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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.56, 36,550.62 and 13,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.56, 36,550.62 and 13,253.02 is: 19,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.56 : 36,550.62 = 13,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.56/36,550.62 = 13,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.56x = 36,550.62 × 13,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.56x = 484,405,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,405,969.22/24,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,885.66

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