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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.46, 36,284.38 and 13,131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.46, 36,284.38 and 13,131.87 is: 19,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.46 : 36,284.38 = 13,131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.46/36,284.38 = 13,131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.46x = 36,284.38 × 13,131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.46x = 476,481,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,481,833.33/24,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.14

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