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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.23, 33,514.88 and 13,673.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.23, 33,514.88 and 13,673.85 is: 18,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.23 : 33,514.88 = 13,673.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.23/33,514.88 = 13,673.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.23x = 33,514.88 × 13,673.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.23x = 458,277,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,277,373.52/24,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.18

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