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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.64, 36,220.96 and 13,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.64, 36,220.96 and 13,034.28 is: 19,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.64 : 36,220.96 = 13,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.64/36,220.96 = 13,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.64x = 36,220.96 × 13,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.64x = 472,114,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,114,134.51/24,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.82

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