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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.56, 33,729.36 and 13,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.56, 33,729.36 and 13,263.56 is: 18,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.56 : 33,729.36 = 13,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.56/33,729.36 = 13,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.56x = 33,729.36 × 13,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.56x = 447,371,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,371,424.71/24,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.72

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