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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.84, 36,555.86 and 13,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.84, 36,555.86 and 13,269.08 is: 19,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.84 : 36,555.86 = 13,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.84/36,555.86 = 13,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.84x = 36,555.86 × 13,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.84x = 485,062,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,062,630.81/24,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.94

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