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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.98, 33,373.02 and 13,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.98, 33,373.02 and 13,573.33 is: 18,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.98 : 33,373.02 = 13,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.98/33,373.02 = 13,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.98x = 33,373.02 × 13,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.98x = 452,983,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,983,013.56/24,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.48

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