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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.24, 36,274.22 and 13,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.24, 36,274.22 and 13,079.69 is: 19,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.24 : 36,274.22 = 13,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.24/36,274.22 = 13,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.24x = 36,274.22 × 13,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.24x = 474,455,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,455,552.59/24,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.30

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