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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444, 33,733.44 and 13,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444, 33,733.44 and 13,266.72 is: 18,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444 : 33,733.44 = 13,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444/33,733.44 = 13,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444x = 33,733.44 × 13,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444x = 447,532,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,532,103.12/24,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.46

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