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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.30, 33,731.72 and 13,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.30, 33,731.72 and 13,265.30 is: 18,306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.30 : 33,731.72 = 13,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.30/33,731.72 = 13,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.30x = 33,731.72 × 13,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.30x = 447,461,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,461,318.99/24,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.09

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