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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.83, 33,469.94 and 13,643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.83, 33,469.94 and 13,643.44 is: 18,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.83 : 33,469.94 = 13,643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.83/33,469.94 = 13,643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.83x = 33,469.94 × 13,643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.83x = 456,645,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,645,068.63/24,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.75

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