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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.92, 36,263.08 and 13,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.92, 36,263.08 and 13,081.18 is: 19,623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.92 : 36,263.08 = 13,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.92/36,263.08 = 13,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.92x = 36,263.08 × 13,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.92x = 474,363,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,363,876.83/24,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.77

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