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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.43, 33,713.93 and 13,673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.43, 33,713.93 and 13,673.65 is: 18,870.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.43 : 33,713.93 = 13,673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.43/33,713.93 = 13,673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.43x = 33,713.93 × 13,673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.43x = 460,992,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,992,478.94/24,429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.37

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