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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.14, 33,727.27 and 13,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.14, 33,727.27 and 13,262.14 is: 18,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.14 : 33,727.27 = 13,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.14/33,727.27 = 13,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.14x = 33,727.27 × 13,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.14x = 447,295,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,295,574.77/24,440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.68

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