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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.57, 33,732.12 and 13,265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.57, 33,732.12 and 13,265.57 is: 18,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.57 : 33,732.12 = 13,265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.57/33,732.12 = 13,265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.57x = 33,732.12 × 13,265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.57x = 447,475,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,475,630.45/24,443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.48

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