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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.72, 36,532.38 and 13,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.72, 36,532.38 and 13,275.38 is: 19,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.72 : 36,532.38 = 13,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.72/36,532.38 = 13,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.72x = 36,532.38 × 13,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.72x = 484,981,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,981,226.80/24,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.34

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