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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.84, 33,732.50 and 13,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.84, 33,732.50 and 13,265.84 is: 18,306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.84 : 33,732.50 = 13,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.84/33,732.50 = 13,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.84x = 33,732.50 × 13,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.84x = 447,489,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,489,737.68/24,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.85

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