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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.21, 36,412.51 and 13,252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.21, 36,412.51 and 13,252.13 is: 19,878.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.21 : 36,412.51 = 13,252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.21/36,412.51 = 13,252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.21x = 36,412.51 × 13,252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.21x = 482,543,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,543,067.82/24,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.02

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