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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.13, 33,725.99 and 13,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.13, 33,725.99 and 13,261.13 is: 18,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.13 : 33,725.99 = 13,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.13/33,725.99 = 13,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.13x = 33,725.99 × 13,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.13x = 447,244,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,244,602.29/24,439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.35

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