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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.16, 33,511.41 and 13,673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.16, 33,511.41 and 13,673.18 is: 18,869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.16 : 33,511.41 = 13,673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.16/33,511.41 = 13,673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.16x = 33,511.41 × 13,673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.16x = 458,207,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,207,373.43/24,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.35

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