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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.04, 33,731.46 and 13,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.04, 33,731.46 and 13,265.04 is: 18,305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.04 : 33,731.46 = 13,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.04/33,731.46 = 13,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.04x = 33,731.46 × 13,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.04x = 447,449,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,449,166.16/24,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.79

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