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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.57, 33,497.52 and 13,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.57, 33,497.52 and 13,663.26 is: 18,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.57 : 33,497.52 = 13,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.57/33,497.52 = 13,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.57x = 33,497.52 × 13,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.57x = 457,685,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,685,325.12/24,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.30

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