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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.46, 33,511.29 and 13,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.46, 33,511.29 and 13,673.27 is: 18,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.46 : 33,511.29 = 13,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.46/33,511.29 = 13,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.46x = 33,511.29 × 13,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.46x = 458,208,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,208,916.22/24,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.18

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