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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.64, 36,593.67 and 13,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.64, 36,593.67 and 13,338.13 is: 19,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.64 : 36,593.67 = 13,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.64/36,593.67 = 13,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.64x = 36,593.67 × 13,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.64x = 488,091,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,091,127.64/24,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.37

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