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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.24, 33,978.48 and 13,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.24, 33,978.48 and 13,444 is: 18,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.24 : 33,978.48 = 13,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.24/33,978.48 = 13,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.24x = 33,978.48 × 13,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.24x = 456,806,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,806,685.12/24,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.60

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