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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.99, 36,568.69 and 13,321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.99, 36,568.69 and 13,321.46 is: 19,959.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.99 : 36,568.69 = 13,321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.99/36,568.69 = 13,321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.99x = 36,568.69 × 13,321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.99x = 487,148,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,148,399.21/24,406.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.38

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