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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.84, 36,285.57 and 13,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.84, 36,285.57 and 13,087.26 is: 19,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.84 : 36,285.57 = 13,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.84/36,285.57 = 13,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.84x = 36,285.57 × 13,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.84x = 474,878,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,878,688.84/24,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.63

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