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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.84, 33,729.57 and 13,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.84, 33,729.57 and 13,263.84 is: 18,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.84 : 33,729.57 = 13,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.84/33,729.57 = 13,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.84x = 33,729.57 × 13,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.84x = 447,383,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,383,619.75/24,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.01

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