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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.53, 33,723.81 and 13,259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.53, 33,723.81 and 13,259.53 is: 18,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.53 : 33,723.81 = 13,259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.53/33,723.81 = 13,259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.53x = 33,723.81 × 13,259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.53x = 447,161,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,161,912.56/24,437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.16

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