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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452.44, 33,744.40 and 13,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452.44, 33,744.40 and 13,274.44 is: 18,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452.44 : 33,744.40 = 13,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452.44/33,744.40 = 13,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452.44x = 33,744.40 × 13,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452.44x = 447,937,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,937,895.59/24,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.74

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