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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.59, 33,729.23 and 13,263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.59, 33,729.23 and 13,263.59 is: 18,303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.59 : 33,729.23 = 13,263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.59/33,729.23 = 13,263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.59x = 33,729.23 × 13,263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.59x = 447,370,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,370,611.42/24,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.66

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