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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.76, 36,281.46 and 13,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.76, 36,281.46 and 13,164.52 is: 19,746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.76 : 36,281.46 = 13,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.76/36,281.46 = 13,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.76x = 36,281.46 × 13,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.76x = 477,628,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,628,005.80/24,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.68

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