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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622, 33,979.08 and 13,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622, 33,979.08 and 13,444.72 is: 18,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622 : 33,979.08 = 13,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622/33,979.08 = 13,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622x = 33,979.08 × 13,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622x = 456,839,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,839,216.46/24,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.11

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