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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.64, 36,261.78 and 13,082.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.64, 36,261.78 and 13,082.19 is: 19,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.64 : 36,261.78 = 13,082.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.64/36,261.78 = 13,082.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.64x = 36,261.78 × 13,082.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.64x = 474,383,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,383,495.70/24,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.87

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