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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.96, 33,209.30 and 13,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.96, 33,209.30 and 13,453.59 is: 18,566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.96 : 33,209.30 = 13,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.96/33,209.30 = 13,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.96x = 33,209.30 × 13,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.96x = 446,784,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,784,306.39/24,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.53

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