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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.47, 33,469.47 and 13,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.47, 33,469.47 and 13,643.10 is: 18,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.47 : 33,469.47 = 13,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.47/33,469.47 = 13,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.47x = 33,469.47 × 13,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.47x = 456,627,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,627,326.16/24,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.30

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