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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.69, 33,732.29 and 13,265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.69, 33,732.29 and 13,265.69 is: 18,306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.69 : 33,732.29 = 13,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.69/33,732.29 = 13,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.69x = 33,732.29 × 13,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.69x = 447,482,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,482,102.13/24,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.65

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