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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.40, 36,414.60 and 13,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.40, 36,414.60 and 13,217.20 is: 19,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.40 : 36,414.60 = 13,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.40/36,414.60 = 13,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.40x = 36,414.60 × 13,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.40x = 481,299,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,299,051.12/24,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.80

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