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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.30, 36,596.84 and 13,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.30, 36,596.84 and 13,320.34 is: 19,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.30 : 36,596.84 = 13,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.30/36,596.84 = 13,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.30x = 36,596.84 × 13,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.30x = 487,482,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,482,351.73/24,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.01

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