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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.50, 33,732.06 and 13,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.50, 33,732.06 and 13,265.50 is: 18,306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.50 : 33,732.06 = 13,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.50/33,732.06 = 13,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.50x = 33,732.06 × 13,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.50x = 447,472,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,472,641.93/24,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.41

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