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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.19, 36,863.91 and 13,479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.19, 36,863.91 and 13,479.66 is: 20,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.19 : 36,863.91 = 13,479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.19/36,863.91 = 13,479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.19x = 36,863.91 × 13,479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.19x = 496,912,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,912,973.07/24,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.34

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