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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.28, 36,974.96 and 13,559.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.28, 36,974.96 and 13,559.19 is: 20,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.28 : 36,974.96 = 13,559.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.28/36,974.96 = 13,559.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.28x = 36,974.96 × 13,559.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.28x = 501,350,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,350,507.88/24,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.01

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