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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.97, 33,513.89 and 13,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.97, 33,513.89 and 13,675.01 is: 18,871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.97 : 33,513.89 = 13,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.97/33,513.89 = 13,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.97x = 33,513.89 × 13,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.97x = 458,302,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,302,544.94/24,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,871.86

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