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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.67, 36,285.41 and 13,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.67, 36,285.41 and 13,087.14 is: 19,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.67 : 36,285.41 = 13,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.67/36,285.41 = 13,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.67x = 36,285.41 × 13,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.67x = 474,872,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,872,240.63/24,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.51

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