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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.02, 36,378.51 and 13,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.02, 36,378.51 and 13,152.34 is: 19,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.02 : 36,378.51 = 13,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.02/36,378.51 = 13,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.02x = 36,378.51 × 13,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.02x = 478,462,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,462,532.21/24,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.51

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