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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.96, 36,392.94 and 13,387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.96, 36,392.94 and 13,387.08 is: 20,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.96 : 36,392.94 = 13,387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.96/36,392.94 = 13,387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.96x = 36,392.94 × 13,387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.96x = 487,195,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,195,199.22/24,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.62

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