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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,442.69, 33,730.91 and 13,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,442.69, 33,730.91 and 13,264.69 is: 18,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,442.69 : 33,730.91 = 13,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,442.69/33,730.91 = 13,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,442.69x = 33,730.91 × 13,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,442.69x = 447,430,064.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,430,064.57/24,442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.27

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