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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.50, 33,208.31 and 13,453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.50, 33,208.31 and 13,453.11 is: 18,565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.50 : 33,208.31 = 13,453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.50/33,208.31 = 13,453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.50x = 33,208.31 × 13,453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.50x = 446,755,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,755,080.98/24,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.67

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