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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.64, 36,270.86 and 13,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.64, 36,270.86 and 13,088.25 is: 19,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.64 : 36,270.86 = 13,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.64/36,270.86 = 13,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.64x = 36,270.86 × 13,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.64x = 474,722,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,722,017.95/24,173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.00

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