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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.39, 33,731.84 and 13,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.39, 33,731.84 and 13,265.39 is: 18,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.39 : 33,731.84 = 13,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.39/33,731.84 = 13,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.39x = 33,731.84 × 13,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.39x = 447,466,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,466,130.51/24,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.22

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