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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.27, 33,482.12 and 13,653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.27, 33,482.12 and 13,653.72 is: 18,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.27 : 33,482.12 = 13,653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.27/33,482.12 = 13,653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.27x = 33,482.12 × 13,653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.27x = 457,155,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,155,423.22/24,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.68

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