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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.30, 33,728.96 and 13,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.30, 33,728.96 and 13,263.30 is: 18,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.30 : 33,728.96 = 13,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.30/33,728.96 = 13,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.30x = 33,728.96 × 13,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.30x = 447,357,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,357,248.85/24,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.33

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