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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.26, 36,279.12 and 13,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.26, 36,279.12 and 13,098 is: 19,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.26 : 36,279.12 = 13,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.26/36,279.12 = 13,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.26x = 36,279.12 × 13,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.26x = 475,183,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,183,913.76/24,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.37

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