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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.08, 36,897.72 and 13,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.08, 36,897.72 and 13,510.96 is: 20,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.08 : 36,897.72 = 13,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.08/36,897.72 = 13,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.08x = 36,897.72 × 13,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.08x = 498,523,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,523,619.01/24,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.95

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