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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447, 33,736.90 and 13,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447, 33,736.90 and 13,269 is: 18,311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447 : 33,736.90 = 13,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447/33,736.90 = 13,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447x = 33,736.90 × 13,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447x = 447,654,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,654,926.10/24,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.24

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