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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.44, 33,731.98 and 13,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.44, 33,731.98 and 13,265.44 is: 18,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.44 : 33,731.98 = 13,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.44/33,731.98 = 13,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.44x = 33,731.98 × 13,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.44x = 447,469,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,469,439.28/24,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.32

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