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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.20, 33,731.52 and 13,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.20, 33,731.52 and 13,265.12 is: 18,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.20 : 33,731.52 = 13,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.20/33,731.52 = 13,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.20x = 33,731.52 × 13,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.20x = 447,452,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,452,660.58/24,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.81

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