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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.64, 33,737.76 and 13,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.64, 33,737.76 and 13,269.64 is: 18,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.64 : 33,737.76 = 13,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.64/33,737.76 = 13,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.64x = 33,737.76 × 13,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.64x = 447,687,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,687,929.61/24,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.11

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