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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.06, 33,978.48 and 13,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.06, 33,978.48 and 13,444.06 is: 18,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.06 : 33,978.48 = 13,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.06/33,978.48 = 13,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.06x = 33,978.48 × 13,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.06x = 456,808,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,808,723.83/24,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.82

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