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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.68, 36,166.97 and 13,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.68, 36,166.97 and 13,014.13 is: 19,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.68 : 36,166.97 = 13,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.68/36,166.97 = 13,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.68x = 36,166.97 × 13,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.68x = 470,681,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,681,649.29/24,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.14

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