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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.97, 33,512.53 and 13,673.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.97, 33,512.53 and 13,673.98 is: 18,870.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.97 : 33,512.53 = 13,673.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.97/33,512.53 = 13,673.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.97x = 33,512.53 × 13,673.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.97x = 458,249,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,249,664.97/24,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.46

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