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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.39, 36,251.01 and 13,074.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.39, 36,251.01 and 13,074.90 is: 19,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.39 : 36,251.01 = 13,074.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.39/36,251.01 = 13,074.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.39x = 36,251.01 × 13,074.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.39x = 473,978,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,978,330.65/24,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.99

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