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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.03, 33,405.59 and 13,453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.03, 33,405.59 and 13,453.67 is: 18,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.03 : 33,405.59 = 13,453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.03/33,405.59 = 13,453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.03x = 33,405.59 × 13,453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.03x = 449,427,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,427,549.72/24,207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.99

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