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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,442.89, 33,731.19 and 13,264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,442.89, 33,731.19 and 13,264.89 is: 18,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,442.89 : 33,731.19 = 13,264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,442.89/33,731.19 = 13,264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,442.89x = 33,731.19 × 13,264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,442.89x = 447,440,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,440,524.92/24,442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.55

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