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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.82, 33,732.47 and 13,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.82, 33,732.47 and 13,265.82 is: 18,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.82 : 33,732.47 = 13,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.82/33,732.47 = 13,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.82x = 33,732.47 × 13,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.82x = 447,488,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,488,808.85/24,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.83

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