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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.53, 33,475.33 and 13,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.53, 33,475.33 and 13,647.16 is: 18,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.53 : 33,475.33 = 13,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.53/33,475.33 = 13,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.53x = 33,475.33 × 13,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.53x = 456,843,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,843,184.56/24,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.05

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