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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.79, 33,484.53 and 13,653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.79, 33,484.53 and 13,653.42 is: 18,842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.79 : 33,484.53 = 13,653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.79/33,484.53 = 13,653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.79x = 33,484.53 × 13,653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.79x = 457,178,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,178,351.59/24,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.00

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