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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.34, 36,346.32 and 13,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.34, 36,346.32 and 13,127.76 is: 19,699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.34 : 36,346.32 = 13,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.34/36,346.32 = 13,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.34x = 36,346.32 × 13,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.34x = 477,145,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,145,765.84/24,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.40

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