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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.20, 36,563.22 and 13,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.20, 36,563.22 and 13,272.44 is: 19,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.20 : 36,563.22 = 13,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.20/36,563.22 = 13,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.20x = 36,563.22 × 13,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.20x = 485,283,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,283,143.66/24,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.24

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