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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.95, 36,268.26 and 13,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.95, 36,268.26 and 13,155.72 is: 19,733.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.95 : 36,268.26 = 13,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.95/36,268.26 = 13,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.95x = 36,268.26 × 13,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.95x = 477,135,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,135,073.45/24,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.49

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