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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,229.08, 36,275.94 and 13,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,229.08, 36,275.94 and 13,095.90 is: 19,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,229.08 : 36,275.94 = 13,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,229.08/36,275.94 = 13,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,229.08x = 36,275.94 × 13,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,229.08x = 475,066,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,066,082.65/24,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.27

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