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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.63, 33,732.61 and 13,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.63, 33,732.61 and 13,265.63 is: 18,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.63 : 33,732.61 = 13,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.63/33,732.61 = 13,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.63x = 33,732.61 × 13,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.63x = 447,484,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,484,121.37/24,443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.78

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