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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.67, 36,341.72 and 13,156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.67, 36,341.72 and 13,156.28 is: 19,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.67 : 36,341.72 = 13,156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.67/36,341.72 = 13,156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.67x = 36,341.72 × 13,156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.67x = 478,121,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,121,844.00/24,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.94

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