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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.64, 33,727.96 and 13,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.64, 33,727.96 and 13,262.64 is: 18,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.64 : 33,727.96 = 13,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.64/33,727.96 = 13,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.64x = 33,727.96 × 13,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.64x = 447,321,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,321,791.41/24,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.38

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