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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.03, 33,731.39 and 13,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.03, 33,731.39 and 13,265.03 is: 18,305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.03 : 33,731.39 = 13,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.03/33,731.39 = 13,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.03x = 33,731.39 × 13,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.03x = 447,447,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,447,665.31/24,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.74

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