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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.91, 36,765.51 and 13,285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.91, 36,765.51 and 13,285.81 is: 19,912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.91 : 36,765.51 = 13,285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.91/36,765.51 = 13,285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.91x = 36,765.51 × 13,285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.91x = 488,459,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,459,388.43/24,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.00

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