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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.52, 36,219.28 and 13,033.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.52, 36,219.28 and 13,033.15 is: 19,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.52 : 36,219.28 = 13,033.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.52/36,219.28 = 13,033.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.52x = 36,219.28 × 13,033.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.52x = 472,051,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,051,153.42/24,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.12

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