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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.89, 36,296.73 and 13,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.89, 36,296.73 and 13,105.50 is: 19,663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.89 : 36,296.73 = 13,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.89/36,296.73 = 13,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.89x = 36,296.73 × 13,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.89x = 475,686,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,686,795.02/24,190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.88

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