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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.68, 33,207.96 and 13,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.68, 33,207.96 and 13,453.52 is: 18,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.68 : 33,207.96 = 13,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.68/33,207.96 = 13,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.68x = 33,207.96 × 13,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.68x = 446,763,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,763,954.02/24,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.90

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