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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.94, 33,237.09 and 13,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.94, 33,237.09 and 13,473.75 is: 18,594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.94 : 33,237.09 = 13,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.94/33,237.09 = 13,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.94x = 33,237.09 × 13,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.94x = 447,828,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,828,241.39/24,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.48

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