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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.78, 36,170.55 and 13,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.78, 36,170.55 and 13,011.26 is: 19,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.78 : 36,170.55 = 13,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.78/36,170.55 = 13,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.78x = 36,170.55 × 13,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.78x = 470,624,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,624,430.39/24,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.49

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