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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.26, 33,731.58 and 13,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.26, 33,731.58 and 13,265.26 is: 18,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.26 : 33,731.58 = 13,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.26/33,731.58 = 13,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.26x = 33,731.58 × 13,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.26x = 447,458,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,458,178.91/24,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.99

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