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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.44, 33,783.22 and 13,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.44, 33,783.22 and 13,302.44 is: 18,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.44 : 33,783.22 = 13,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.44/33,783.22 = 13,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.44x = 33,783.22 × 13,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.44x = 449,399,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,399,257.06/24,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.48

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