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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.57, 33,734.88 and 13,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.57, 33,734.88 and 13,267.57 is: 18,309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.57 : 33,734.88 = 13,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.57/33,734.88 = 13,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.57x = 33,734.88 × 13,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.57x = 447,579,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,579,881.84/24,445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.24

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