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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.50, 33,723.78 and 13,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.50, 33,723.78 and 13,259.50 is: 18,298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.50 : 33,723.78 = 13,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.50/33,723.78 = 13,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.50x = 33,723.78 × 13,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.50x = 447,160,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,160,460.91/24,437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.13

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