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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.05, 33,389.73 and 13,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.05, 33,389.73 and 13,583.31 is: 18,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.05 : 33,389.73 = 13,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.05/33,389.73 = 13,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.05x = 33,389.73 × 13,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.05x = 453,543,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,543,053.41/24,193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.83

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