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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.89, 36,287.73 and 13,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.89, 36,287.73 and 13,099.50 is: 19,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.89 : 36,287.73 = 13,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.89/36,287.73 = 13,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.89x = 36,287.73 × 13,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.89x = 475,351,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,351,119.14/24,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.88

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