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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.58, 36,242.30 and 13,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.58, 36,242.30 and 13,069.08 is: 19,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.58 : 36,242.30 = 13,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.58/36,242.30 = 13,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.58x = 36,242.30 × 13,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.58x = 473,653,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,653,518.08/24,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.26

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