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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.14, 36,265.55 and 13,084.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.14, 36,265.55 and 13,084.69 is: 19,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.14 : 36,265.55 = 13,084.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.14/36,265.55 = 13,084.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.14x = 36,265.55 × 13,084.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.14x = 474,523,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,523,479.43/24,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.63

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