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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.73, 33,282.44 and 13,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.73, 33,282.44 and 13,507.44 is: 18,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.73 : 33,282.44 = 13,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.73/33,282.44 = 13,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.73x = 33,282.44 × 13,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.73x = 449,560,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,560,561.35/24,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.25

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