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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,400.72, 33,672.96 and 13,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,400.72, 33,672.96 and 13,222.72 is: 18,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,400.72 : 33,672.96 = 13,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,400.72/33,672.96 = 13,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,400.72x = 33,672.96 × 13,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,400.72x = 445,248,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,248,121.65/24,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.34

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