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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.44, 33,718.28 and 13,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.44, 33,718.28 and 13,255.44 is: 18,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.44 : 33,718.28 = 13,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.44/33,718.28 = 13,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.44x = 33,718.28 × 13,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.44x = 446,950,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,950,637.44/24,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.58

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