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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.43, 33,469.39 and 13,643.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.43, 33,469.39 and 13,643.06 is: 18,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.43 : 33,469.39 = 13,643.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.43/33,469.39 = 13,643.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.43x = 33,469.39 × 13,643.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.43x = 456,624,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,624,895.93/24,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.23

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