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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,073.80, 33,221.50 and 13,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,073.80, 33,221.50 and 13,463.40 is: 18,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,073.80 : 33,221.50 = 13,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,073.80/33,221.50 = 13,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,073.80x = 33,221.50 × 13,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,073.80x = 447,274,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,274,343.10/24,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.30

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