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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.64, 36,264.80 and 13,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.64, 36,264.80 and 13,084.20 is: 19,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.64 : 36,264.80 = 13,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.64/36,264.80 = 13,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.64x = 36,264.80 × 13,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.64x = 474,495,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,495,896.16/24,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.90

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