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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.26, 36,280.62 and 13,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.26, 36,280.62 and 13,099 is: 19,611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.26 : 36,280.62 = 13,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.26/36,280.62 = 13,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.26x = 36,280.62 × 13,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.26x = 475,239,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,239,841.38/24,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.87

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