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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.02, 33,601.66 and 13,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.02, 33,601.66 and 13,171.02 is: 18,176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.02 : 33,601.66 = 13,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.02/33,601.66 = 13,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.02x = 33,601.66 × 13,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.02x = 442,568,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,568,135.89/24,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.01

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