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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.55, 33,483.58 and 13,653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.55, 33,483.58 and 13,653.26 is: 18,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.55 : 33,483.58 = 13,653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.55/33,483.58 = 13,653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.55x = 33,483.58 × 13,653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.55x = 457,159,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,159,947.48/24,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,841.43

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