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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.08, 36,192.42 and 13,592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.08, 36,192.42 and 13,592.21 is: 20,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.08 : 36,192.42 = 13,592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.08/36,192.42 = 13,592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.08x = 36,192.42 × 13,592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.08x = 491,934,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,934,792.09/24,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.48

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