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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.52, 33,573.60 and 13,573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.52, 33,573.60 and 13,573.31 is: 18,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.52 : 33,573.60 = 13,573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.52/33,573.60 = 13,573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.52x = 33,573.60 × 13,573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.52x = 455,704,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,704,712.75/24,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.30

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