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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.30, 36,280.32 and 13,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.30, 36,280.32 and 13,083.76 is: 19,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.30 : 36,280.32 = 13,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.30/36,280.32 = 13,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.30x = 36,280.32 × 13,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.30x = 474,682,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,682,999.60/24,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.42

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