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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.39, 33,729.12 and 13,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.39, 33,729.12 and 13,263.39 is: 18,303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.39 : 33,729.12 = 13,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.39/33,729.12 = 13,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.39x = 33,729.12 × 13,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.39x = 447,362,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,362,472.92/24,441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.48

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