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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.97, 33,484.79 and 13,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.97, 33,484.79 and 13,653.60 is: 18,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.97 : 33,484.79 = 13,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.97/33,484.79 = 13,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.97x = 33,484.79 × 13,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.97x = 457,187,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,187,928.74/24,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.26

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