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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.24, 36,481.74 and 13,192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.24, 36,481.74 and 13,192.12 is: 19,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.24 : 36,481.74 = 13,192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.24/36,481.74 = 13,192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.24x = 36,481.74 × 13,192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.24x = 481,271,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,271,491.89/24,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.98

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