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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.62, 33,469.92 and 13,643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.62, 33,469.92 and 13,643.16 is: 18,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.62 : 33,469.92 = 13,643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.62/33,469.92 = 13,643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.62x = 33,469.92 × 13,643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.62x = 456,635,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,635,473.75/24,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.52

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