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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.81, 36,569.88 and 13,278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.81, 36,569.88 and 13,278.27 is: 19,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.81 : 36,569.88 = 13,278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.81/36,569.88 = 13,278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.81x = 36,569.88 × 13,278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.81x = 485,584,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,584,740.51/24,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.85

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