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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.17, 36,278.63 and 13,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.17, 36,278.63 and 13,082.64 is: 19,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.17 : 36,278.63 = 13,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.17/36,278.63 = 13,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.17x = 36,278.63 × 13,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.17x = 474,620,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,620,255.98/24,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.74

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