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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.58, 36,710.97 and 13,219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.58, 36,710.97 and 13,219.93 is: 19,837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.58 : 36,710.97 = 13,219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.58/36,710.97 = 13,219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.58x = 36,710.97 × 13,219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.58x = 485,316,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,316,453.63/24,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.51

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