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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,482.44, 33,785.98 and 13,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,482.44, 33,785.98 and 13,304.44 is: 18,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,482.44 : 33,785.98 = 13,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,482.44/33,785.98 = 13,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,482.44x = 33,785.98 × 13,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,482.44x = 449,503,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,503,543.75/24,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.24

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