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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.56, 36,575.55 and 13,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.56, 36,575.55 and 13,326.04 is: 19,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.56 : 36,575.55 = 13,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.56/36,575.55 = 13,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.56x = 36,575.55 × 13,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.56x = 487,407,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,407,242.32/24,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.25

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