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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.61, 36,568.13 and 13,321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.61, 36,568.13 and 13,321.09 is: 19,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.61 : 36,568.13 = 13,321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.61/36,568.13 = 13,321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.61x = 36,568.13 × 13,321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.61x = 487,127,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,127,350.86/24,406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.83

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