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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.92, 33,738.08 and 13,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.92, 33,738.08 and 13,269.92 is: 18,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.92 : 33,738.08 = 13,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.92/33,738.08 = 13,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.92x = 33,738.08 × 13,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.92x = 447,701,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,701,622.55/24,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.46

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