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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.20, 36,558.72 and 13,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.20, 36,558.72 and 13,269.44 is: 19,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.20 : 36,558.72 = 13,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.20/36,558.72 = 13,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.20x = 36,558.72 × 13,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.20x = 485,113,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,113,741.52/24,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.74

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