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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.69, 34,063.38 and 13,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.69, 34,063.38 and 13,353.23 is: 18,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.69 : 34,063.38 = 13,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.69/34,063.38 = 13,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.69x = 34,063.38 × 13,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.69x = 454,855,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,855,977.40/24,683.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.39

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