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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.12, 33,734.08 and 13,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.12, 33,734.08 and 13,267.20 is: 18,308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.12 : 33,734.08 = 13,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.12/33,734.08 = 13,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.12x = 33,734.08 × 13,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.12x = 447,556,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,556,786.18/24,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.64

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