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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.78, 36,233.55 and 13,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.78, 36,233.55 and 13,063.27 is: 19,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.78 : 36,233.55 = 13,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.78/36,233.55 = 13,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.78x = 36,233.55 × 13,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.78x = 473,328,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,328,646.71/24,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.52

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