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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.52, 33,496.74 and 13,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.52, 33,496.74 and 13,663.72 is: 18,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.52 : 33,496.74 = 13,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.52/33,496.74 = 13,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.52x = 33,496.74 × 13,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.52x = 457,690,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,690,076.27/24,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.53

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