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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.16, 33,732.80 and 13,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.16, 33,732.80 and 13,266.24 is: 18,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.16 : 33,732.80 = 13,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.16/33,732.80 = 13,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.16x = 33,732.80 × 13,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.16x = 447,507,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,507,420.67/24,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.33

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