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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.63, 33,772.89 and 13,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.63, 33,772.89 and 13,573.08 is: 18,729.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.63 : 33,772.89 = 13,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.63/33,772.89 = 13,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.63x = 33,772.89 × 13,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.63x = 458,402,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,402,137.80/24,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.69

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