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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.53, 33,715.45 and 13,253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.53, 33,715.45 and 13,253.53 is: 18,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.53 : 33,715.45 = 13,253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.53/33,715.45 = 13,253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.53x = 33,715.45 × 13,253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.53x = 446,848,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,848,728.04/24,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.84

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