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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440, 33,727.38 and 13,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440, 33,727.38 and 13,262 is: 18,301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440 : 33,727.38 = 13,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440/33,727.38 = 13,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440x = 33,727.38 × 13,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440x = 447,292,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,292,513.56/24,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.66

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