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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.06, 33,711.15 and 13,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.06, 33,711.15 and 13,673.02 is: 18,869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.06 : 33,711.15 = 13,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.06/33,711.15 = 13,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.06x = 33,711.15 × 13,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.06x = 460,933,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,933,228.17/24,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.78

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