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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.52, 33,733.44 and 13,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.52, 33,733.44 and 13,266.52 is: 18,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.52 : 33,733.44 = 13,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.52/33,733.44 = 13,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.52x = 33,733.44 × 13,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.52x = 447,525,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,525,356.43/24,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.80

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