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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.86, 33,727.02 and 13,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.86, 33,727.02 and 13,261.86 is: 18,301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.86 : 33,727.02 = 13,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.86/33,727.02 = 13,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.86x = 33,727.02 × 13,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.86x = 447,283,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,283,017.46/24,439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.37

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