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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.26, 36,414.77 and 13,174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.26, 36,414.77 and 13,174.85 is: 19,769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.26 : 36,414.77 = 13,174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.26/36,414.77 = 13,174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.26x = 36,414.77 × 13,174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.26x = 479,759,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,759,157.70/24,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.81

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