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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.06, 33,732.81 and 13,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.06, 33,732.81 and 13,266.06 is: 18,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.06 : 33,732.81 = 13,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.06/33,732.81 = 13,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.06x = 33,732.81 × 13,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.06x = 447,501,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,501,481.43/24,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.17

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