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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.93, 36,224.18 and 13,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.93, 36,224.18 and 13,054.68 is: 19,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.93 : 36,224.18 = 13,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.93/36,224.18 = 13,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.93x = 36,224.18 × 13,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.93x = 472,895,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,895,012.89/24,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.81

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