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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.94, 36,568.61 and 13,321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.94, 36,568.61 and 13,321.41 is: 19,959.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.94 : 36,568.61 = 13,321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.94/36,568.61 = 13,321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.94x = 36,568.61 × 13,321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.94x = 487,145,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,145,343.11/24,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.30

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