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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,229.96, 36,344.94 and 13,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,229.96, 36,344.94 and 13,355.08 is: 20,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,229.96 : 36,344.94 = 13,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,229.96/36,344.94 = 13,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,229.96x = 36,344.94 × 13,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,229.96x = 485,389,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,389,581.30/24,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,032.62

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