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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.68, 36,532.52 and 13,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.68, 36,532.52 and 13,332.26 is: 19,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.68 : 36,532.52 = 13,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.68/36,532.52 = 13,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.68x = 36,532.52 × 13,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.68x = 487,061,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,061,055.10/24,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.84

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