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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.64, 36,486.45 and 13,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.64, 36,486.45 and 13,247.55 is: 19,862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.64 : 36,486.45 = 13,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.64/36,486.45 = 13,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.64x = 36,486.45 × 13,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.64x = 483,356,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,356,070.70/24,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.07

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