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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.44, 33,737.64 and 13,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.44, 33,737.64 and 13,269.44 is: 18,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.44 : 33,737.64 = 13,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.44/33,737.64 = 13,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.44x = 33,737.64 × 13,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.44x = 447,679,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,679,589.72/24,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.92

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