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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.82, 33,235.62 and 13,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.82, 33,235.62 and 13,473.44 is: 18,594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.82 : 33,235.62 = 13,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.82/33,235.62 = 13,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.82x = 33,235.62 × 13,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.82x = 447,798,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,798,131.93/24,082.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.09

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