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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.68, 36,329.60 and 13,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.68, 36,329.60 and 13,011.36 is: 19,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.68 : 36,329.60 = 13,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.68/36,329.60 = 13,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.68x = 36,329.60 × 13,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.68x = 472,697,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,697,504.26/24,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.27

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