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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,442.31, 33,730.39 and 13,264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,442.31, 33,730.39 and 13,264.31 is: 18,304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,442.31 : 33,730.39 = 13,264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,442.31/33,730.39 = 13,264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,442.31x = 33,730.39 × 13,264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,442.31x = 447,410,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,410,450.29/24,442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.75

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