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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.73, 33,237.54 and 13,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.73, 33,237.54 and 13,474.35 is: 18,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.73 : 33,237.54 = 13,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.73/33,237.54 = 13,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.73x = 33,237.54 × 13,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.73x = 447,854,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,854,247.10/24,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.72

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