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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,422.28, 33,702.78 and 13,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,422.28, 33,702.78 and 13,244.28 is: 18,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,422.28 : 33,702.78 = 13,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,422.28/33,702.78 = 13,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,422.28x = 33,702.78 × 13,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,422.28x = 446,369,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,369,055.10/24,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.12

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