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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.14, 33,732.88 and 13,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.14, 33,732.88 and 13,266.14 is: 18,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.14 : 33,732.88 = 13,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.14/33,732.88 = 13,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.14x = 33,732.88 × 13,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.14x = 447,505,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,505,108.68/24,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.26

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