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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.89, 36,250.27 and 13,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.89, 36,250.27 and 13,074.40 is: 19,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.89 : 36,250.27 = 13,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.89/36,250.27 = 13,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.89x = 36,250.27 × 13,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.89x = 473,950,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,950,464.72/24,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.24

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