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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.27, 36,247.83 and 13,072.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.27, 36,247.83 and 13,072.77 is: 19,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.27 : 36,247.83 = 13,072.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.27/36,247.83 = 13,072.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.27x = 36,247.83 × 13,072.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.27x = 473,859,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,859,544.59/24,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.80

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