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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,455.48, 33,748.62 and 13,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,455.48, 33,748.62 and 13,277.24 is: 18,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,455.48 : 33,748.62 = 13,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,455.48/33,748.62 = 13,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,455.48x = 33,748.62 × 13,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,455.48x = 448,088,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,088,527.41/24,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.62

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