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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.71, 33,512.58 and 13,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.71, 33,512.58 and 13,673.34 is: 18,869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.71 : 33,512.58 = 13,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.71/33,512.58 = 13,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.71x = 33,512.58 × 13,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.71x = 458,228,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,228,900.62/24,283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.81

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