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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.76, 36,279.96 and 13,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.76, 36,279.96 and 13,163.52 is: 19,745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.76 : 36,279.96 = 13,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.76/36,279.96 = 13,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.76x = 36,279.96 × 13,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.76x = 477,571,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,571,979.06/24,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.18

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