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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,408.69, 36,571.24 and 13,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,408.69, 36,571.24 and 13,323.16 is: 19,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,408.69 : 36,571.24 = 13,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,408.69/36,571.24 = 13,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,408.69x = 36,571.24 × 13,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,408.69x = 487,244,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,244,481.92/24,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.93

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