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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.86, 33,979.96 and 13,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.86, 33,979.96 and 13,444.86 is: 18,554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.86 : 33,979.96 = 13,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.86/33,979.96 = 13,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.86x = 33,979.96 × 13,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.86x = 456,855,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,855,805.01/24,622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.13

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