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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.51, 33,469.51 and 13,643.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.51, 33,469.51 and 13,643.15 is: 18,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.51 : 33,469.51 = 13,643.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.51/33,469.51 = 13,643.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.51x = 33,469.51 × 13,643.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.51x = 456,629,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,629,545.36/24,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.36

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