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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.39, 36,249.51 and 13,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.39, 36,249.51 and 13,073.90 is: 19,616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.39 : 36,249.51 = 13,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.39/36,249.51 = 13,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.39x = 36,249.51 × 13,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.39x = 473,922,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,922,287.54/24,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.48

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