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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.46, 33,483.69 and 13,653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.46, 33,483.69 and 13,653.27 is: 18,841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.46 : 33,483.69 = 13,653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.46/33,483.69 = 13,653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.46x = 33,483.69 × 13,653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.46x = 457,161,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,161,860.17/24,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,841.58

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