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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,422.63, 33,703.29 and 13,244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,422.63, 33,703.29 and 13,244.63 is: 18,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,422.63 : 33,703.29 = 13,244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,422.63/33,703.29 = 13,244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,422.63x = 33,703.29 × 13,244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,422.63x = 446,387,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,387,437.32/24,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.62

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