Find the number if 1/2 of which exceeds 1/3 by 4

(1/2)x - 1/3 = 4

times 6 , the LCD

3x - 2 = 24
3x = 26

x = 26/3

check:
1/2 of 26/3 = 13/3

difference between 13/3 and 1/3 = 12/3 or 4
we are good here.