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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.29, 36,567.05 and 13,276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.29, 36,567.05 and 13,276.73 is: 19,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.29 : 36,567.05 = 13,276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.29/36,567.05 = 13,276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.29x = 36,567.05 × 13,276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.29x = 485,490,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,490,849.75/24,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.42

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