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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.16, 33,728.80 and 13,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.16, 33,728.80 and 13,263.16 is: 18,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.16 : 33,728.80 = 13,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.16/33,728.80 = 13,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.16x = 33,728.80 × 13,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.16x = 447,350,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,350,320.37/24,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.16

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