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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.92, 36,257.09 and 13,077.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.92, 36,257.09 and 13,077.18 is: 19,617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.92 : 36,257.09 = 13,077.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.92/36,257.09 = 13,077.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.92x = 36,257.09 × 13,077.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.92x = 474,140,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,140,426.82/24,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.78

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