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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.96, 36,395.94 and 13,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.96, 36,395.94 and 13,389.08 is: 20,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.96 : 36,395.94 = 13,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.96/36,395.94 = 13,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.96x = 36,395.94 × 13,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.96x = 487,308,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,308,152.34/24,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.62

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