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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.64, 36,272.36 and 13,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.64, 36,272.36 and 13,089.25 is: 19,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.64 : 36,272.36 = 13,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.64/36,272.36 = 13,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.64x = 36,272.36 × 13,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.64x = 474,777,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,777,988.13/24,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.51

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