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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.33, 36,573.68 and 13,324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.33, 36,573.68 and 13,324.79 is: 19,964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.33 : 36,573.68 = 13,324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.33/36,573.68 = 13,324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.33x = 36,573.68 × 13,324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.33x = 487,336,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,336,356.03/24,410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.35

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