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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.83, 33,464.75 and 13,639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.83, 33,464.75 and 13,639.59 is: 18,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.83 : 33,464.75 = 13,639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.83/33,464.75 = 13,639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.83x = 33,464.75 × 13,639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.83x = 456,445,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,445,401.25/24,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.52

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