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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.64, 36,254.40 and 13,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.64, 36,254.40 and 13,077.14 is: 19,621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.64 : 36,254.40 = 13,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.64/36,254.40 = 13,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.64x = 36,254.40 × 13,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.64x = 474,103,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,103,864.42/24,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.36

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