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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.13, 33,727.37 and 13,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.13, 33,727.37 and 13,262.13 is: 18,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.13 : 33,727.37 = 13,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.13/33,727.37 = 13,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.13x = 33,727.37 × 13,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.13x = 447,296,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,296,765.50/24,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.73

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