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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.04, 36,383.88 and 13,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.04, 36,383.88 and 13,161.44 is: 19,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.04 : 36,383.88 = 13,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.04/36,383.88 = 13,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.04x = 36,383.88 × 13,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.04x = 478,864,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,864,253.59/24,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.86

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