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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.79, 36,167.50 and 13,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.79, 36,167.50 and 13,016.83 is: 19,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.79 : 36,167.50 = 13,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.79/36,167.50 = 13,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.79x = 36,167.50 × 13,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.79x = 470,786,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,786,199.03/24,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.01

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