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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.55, 36,568.04 and 13,321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.55, 36,568.04 and 13,321.02 is: 19,958.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.55 : 36,568.04 = 13,321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.55/36,568.04 = 13,321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.55x = 36,568.04 × 13,321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.55x = 487,123,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,123,457.03/24,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.72

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