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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.25, 33,735.83 and 13,268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.25, 33,735.83 and 13,268.25 is: 18,310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.25 : 33,735.83 = 13,268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.25/33,735.83 = 13,268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.25x = 33,735.83 × 13,268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.25x = 447,615,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,615,426.40/24,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,310.19

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