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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.52, 36,615.12 and 13,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.52, 36,615.12 and 13,339 is: 19,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.52 : 36,615.12 = 13,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.52/36,615.12 = 13,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.52x = 36,615.12 × 13,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.52x = 488,409,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,409,085.68/24,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.58

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