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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.61, 36,145.34 and 13,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.61, 36,145.34 and 13,001.02 is: 19,509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.61 : 36,145.34 = 13,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.61/36,145.34 = 13,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.61x = 36,145.34 × 13,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.61x = 469,926,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,926,288.25/24,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.86

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