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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.52, 33,511.62 and 13,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.52, 33,511.62 and 13,673.12 is: 18,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.52 : 33,511.62 = 13,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.52/33,511.62 = 13,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.52x = 33,511.62 × 13,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.52x = 458,208,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,208,401.65/24,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.11

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