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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.68, 33,743.34 and 13,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.68, 33,743.34 and 13,273.68 is: 18,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.68 : 33,743.34 = 13,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.68/33,743.34 = 13,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.68x = 33,743.34 × 13,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.68x = 447,898,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,898,297.29/24,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.69

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