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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.78, 36,338.88 and 13,154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.78, 36,338.88 and 13,154.39 is: 19,708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.78 : 36,338.88 = 13,154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.78/36,338.88 = 13,154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.78x = 36,338.88 × 13,154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.78x = 478,015,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,015,761.74/24,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.11

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