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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.84, 33,481.40 and 13,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.84, 33,481.40 and 13,653.24 is: 18,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.84 : 33,481.40 = 13,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.84/33,481.40 = 13,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.84x = 33,481.40 × 13,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.84x = 457,129,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,129,521.47/24,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.95

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