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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.28, 36,231.30 and 13,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.28, 36,231.30 and 13,061.76 is: 19,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.28 : 36,231.30 = 13,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.28/36,231.30 = 13,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.28x = 36,231.30 × 13,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.28x = 473,244,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,244,545.09/24,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.25

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