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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.73, 33,705.32 and 13,813.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.73, 33,705.32 and 13,813.13 is: 19,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.73 : 33,705.32 = 13,813.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.73/33,705.32 = 13,813.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.73x = 33,705.32 × 13,813.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.73x = 465,575,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,575,982.05/24,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.45

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