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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.33, 36,507.34 and 13,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.33, 36,507.34 and 13,098.96 is: 19,648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.33 : 36,507.34 = 13,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.33/36,507.34 = 13,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.33x = 36,507.34 × 13,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.33x = 478,208,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,208,186.37/24,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.36

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