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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.66, 33,729.49 and 13,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.66, 33,729.49 and 13,263.66 is: 18,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.66 : 33,729.49 = 13,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.66/33,729.49 = 13,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.66x = 33,729.49 × 13,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.66x = 447,376,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,376,421.02/24,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.85

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