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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.58, 36,237.80 and 13,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.58, 36,237.80 and 13,066.08 is: 19,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.58 : 36,237.80 = 13,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.58/36,237.80 = 13,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.58x = 36,237.80 × 13,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.58x = 473,485,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,485,747.30/24,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.75

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