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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.05, 33,723.14 and 13,259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.05, 33,723.14 and 13,259.05 is: 18,297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.05 : 33,723.14 = 13,259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.05/33,723.14 = 13,259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.05x = 33,723.14 × 13,259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.05x = 447,136,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,136,799.42/24,437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.49

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