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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.63, 36,349.65 and 13,572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.63, 36,349.65 and 13,572.27 is: 20,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.63 : 36,349.65 = 13,572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.63/36,349.65 = 13,572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.63x = 36,349.65 × 13,572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.63x = 493,347,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,347,264.21/24,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.49

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