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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.26, 36,549.18 and 13,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.26, 36,549.18 and 13,287.15 is: 19,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.26 : 36,549.18 = 13,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.26/36,549.18 = 13,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.26x = 36,549.18 × 13,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.26x = 485,634,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,634,437.04/24,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.25

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