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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.82, 36,269.01 and 13,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.82, 36,269.01 and 13,079.58 is: 19,604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.82 : 36,269.01 = 13,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.82/36,269.01 = 13,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.82x = 36,269.01 × 13,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.82x = 474,383,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,383,417.82/24,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.39

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