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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.53, 33,726.57 and 13,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.53, 33,726.57 and 13,261.53 is: 18,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.53 : 33,726.57 = 13,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.53/33,726.57 = 13,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.53x = 33,726.57 × 13,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.53x = 447,265,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,265,919.85/24,439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.92

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