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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.67, 36,340.22 and 13,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.67, 36,340.22 and 13,155.28 is: 19,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.67 : 36,340.22 = 13,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.67/36,340.22 = 13,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.67x = 36,340.22 × 13,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.67x = 478,065,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,065,662.07/24,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.44

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