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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.69, 33,729.53 and 13,263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.69, 33,729.53 and 13,263.69 is: 18,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.69 : 33,729.53 = 13,263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.69/33,729.53 = 13,263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.69x = 33,729.53 × 13,263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.69x = 447,377,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,377,794.80/24,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.89

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