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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.56, 36,369.78 and 13,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.56, 36,369.78 and 13,145.88 is: 19,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.56 : 36,369.78 = 13,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.56/36,369.78 = 13,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.56x = 36,369.78 × 13,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.56x = 478,112,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,112,763.51/24,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.74

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