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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.16, 33,619.38 and 13,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.16, 33,619.38 and 13,753 is: 18,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.16 : 33,619.38 = 13,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.16/33,619.38 = 13,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.16x = 33,619.38 × 13,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.16x = 462,367,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,367,333.14/24,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.81

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