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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.82, 33,236.33 and 13,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.82, 33,236.33 and 13,473.36 is: 18,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.82 : 33,236.33 = 13,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.82/33,236.33 = 13,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.82x = 33,236.33 × 13,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.82x = 447,804,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,804,971.80/24,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.60

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