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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.44, 33,872.71 and 13,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.44, 33,872.71 and 13,367.44 is: 18,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.44 : 33,872.71 = 13,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.44/33,872.71 = 13,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.44x = 33,872.71 × 13,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.44x = 452,791,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,791,300.46/24,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.07

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