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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.73, 33,897.95 and 13,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.73, 33,897.95 and 13,385.73 is: 18,472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.73 : 33,897.95 = 13,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.73/33,897.95 = 13,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.73x = 33,897.95 × 13,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.73x = 453,748,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,748,806.25/24,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.31

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