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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.60, 36,235.20 and 13,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.60, 36,235.20 and 13,225.60 is: 19,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.60 : 36,235.20 = 13,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.60/36,235.20 = 13,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.60x = 36,235.20 × 13,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.60x = 479,232,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,232,261.12/24,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.89

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