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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,225.09, 36,351.95 and 13,131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,225.09, 36,351.95 and 13,131.51 is: 19,705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,225.09 : 36,351.95 = 13,131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,225.09/36,351.95 = 13,131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,225.09x = 36,351.95 × 13,131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,225.09x = 477,355,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,355,929.29/24,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.02

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