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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.65, 33,236.90 and 13,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.65, 33,236.90 and 13,473.06 is: 18,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.65 : 33,236.90 = 13,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.65/33,236.90 = 13,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.65x = 33,236.90 × 13,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.65x = 447,802,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,802,747.91/24,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.64

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