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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.91, 33,733.99 and 13,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.91, 33,733.99 and 13,266.91 is: 18,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.91 : 33,733.99 = 13,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.91/33,733.99 = 13,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.91x = 33,733.99 × 13,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.91x = 447,545,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,545,868.02/24,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.34

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