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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.78, 36,196.11 and 13,068.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.78, 36,196.11 and 13,068.69 is: 19,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.78 : 36,196.11 = 13,068.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.78/36,196.11 = 13,068.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.78x = 36,196.11 × 13,068.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.78x = 473,035,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,035,740.80/24,156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.90

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