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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.42, 36,617.49 and 13,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.42, 36,617.49 and 13,332.30 is: 19,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.42 : 36,617.49 = 13,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.42/36,617.49 = 13,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.42x = 36,617.49 × 13,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.42x = 488,195,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,195,361.93/24,417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.73

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