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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.07, 33,506.46 and 13,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.07, 33,506.46 and 13,673.12 is: 18,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.07 : 33,506.46 = 13,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.07/33,506.46 = 13,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.07x = 33,506.46 × 13,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.07x = 458,137,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,137,680.82/24,280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.88

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