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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.52, 36,687.80 and 13,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.52, 36,687.80 and 13,204.60 is: 19,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.52 : 36,687.80 = 13,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.52/36,687.80 = 13,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.52x = 36,687.80 × 13,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.52x = 484,447,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,447,665.17/24,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.58

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