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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.96, 36,394.44 and 13,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.96, 36,394.44 and 13,388.08 is: 20,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.96 : 36,394.44 = 13,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.96/36,394.44 = 13,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.96x = 36,394.44 × 13,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.96x = 487,251,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,251,674.28/24,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.12

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