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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.92, 33,470.28 and 13,643.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.92, 33,470.28 and 13,643.37 is: 18,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.92 : 33,470.28 = 13,643.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.92/33,470.28 = 13,643.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.92x = 33,470.28 × 13,643.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.92x = 456,647,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,647,414.04/24,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.78

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