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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.19, 33,723.32 and 13,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.19, 33,723.32 and 13,259.19 is: 18,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.19 : 33,723.32 = 13,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.19/33,723.32 = 13,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.19x = 33,723.32 × 13,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.19x = 447,143,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,143,907.31/24,437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.68

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