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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.26, 36,282.12 and 13,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.26, 36,282.12 and 13,100 is: 19,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.26 : 36,282.12 = 13,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.26/36,282.12 = 13,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.26x = 36,282.12 × 13,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.26x = 475,295,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,295,772.00/24,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.36

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