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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.69, 33,735.08 and 13,267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.69, 33,735.08 and 13,267.69 is: 18,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.69 : 33,735.08 = 13,267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.69/33,735.08 = 13,267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.69x = 33,735.08 × 13,267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.69x = 447,586,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,586,532.40/24,445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.43

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