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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.06, 36,557.38 and 13,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.06, 36,557.38 and 13,257.52 is: 19,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.06 : 36,557.38 = 13,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.06/36,557.38 = 13,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.06x = 36,557.38 × 13,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.06x = 484,660,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,660,196.50/24,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.42

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