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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.14, 36,259.55 and 13,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.14, 36,259.55 and 13,080.69 is: 19,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.14 : 36,259.55 = 13,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.14/36,259.55 = 13,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.14x = 36,259.55 × 13,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.14x = 474,299,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,299,867.69/24,166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.63

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