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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.46, 33,743.04 and 13,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.46, 33,743.04 and 13,273.46 is: 18,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.46 : 33,743.04 = 13,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.46/33,743.04 = 13,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.46x = 33,743.04 × 13,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.46x = 447,886,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,886,891.72/24,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.39

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