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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.93, 33,743.69 and 13,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.93, 33,743.69 and 13,273.93 is: 18,318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.93 : 33,743.69 = 13,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.93/33,743.69 = 13,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.93x = 33,743.69 × 13,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.93x = 447,911,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,911,312.63/24,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.04

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