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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.76, 36,568.35 and 13,321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.76, 36,568.35 and 13,321.23 is: 19,959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.76 : 36,568.35 = 13,321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.76/36,568.35 = 13,321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.76x = 36,568.35 × 13,321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.76x = 487,135,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,135,366.79/24,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.03

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