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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.68, 33,735.06 and 13,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.68, 33,735.06 and 13,267.68 is: 18,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.68 : 33,735.06 = 13,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.68/33,735.06 = 13,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.68x = 33,735.06 × 13,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.68x = 447,585,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,585,980.86/24,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.41

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