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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.97, 36,397.04 and 13,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.97, 36,397.04 and 13,166.88 is: 19,758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.97 : 36,397.04 = 13,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.97/36,397.04 = 13,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.97x = 36,397.04 × 13,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.97x = 479,235,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,235,392.20/24,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.23

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