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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.39, 33,235.77 and 13,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.39, 33,235.77 and 13,473.06 is: 18,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.39 : 33,235.77 = 13,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.39/33,235.77 = 13,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.39x = 33,235.77 × 13,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.39x = 447,787,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,787,523.36/24,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.21

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