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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.18, 36,227.52 and 13,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.18, 36,227.52 and 13,056.90 is: 19,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.18 : 36,227.52 = 13,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.18/36,227.52 = 13,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.18x = 36,227.52 × 13,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.18x = 473,019,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,019,105.89/24,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.12

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