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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.24, 36,245.52 and 13,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.24, 36,245.52 and 13,068.96 is: 19,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.24 : 36,245.52 = 13,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.24/36,245.52 = 13,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.24x = 36,245.52 × 13,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.24x = 473,691,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,691,251.06/24,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.15

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