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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.24, 36,486.24 and 13,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.24, 36,486.24 and 13,195.12 is: 19,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.24 : 36,486.24 = 13,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.24/36,486.24 = 13,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.24x = 36,486.24 × 13,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.24x = 481,440,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,440,315.15/24,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.48

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