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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.16, 33,723.36 and 13,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.16, 33,723.36 and 13,259.16 is: 18,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.16 : 33,723.36 = 13,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.16/33,723.36 = 13,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.16x = 33,723.36 × 13,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.16x = 447,143,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,143,425.98/24,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.68

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