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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,001.92, 35,977.73 and 13,456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,001.92, 35,977.73 and 13,456.49 is: 20,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,001.92 : 35,977.73 = 13,456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,001.92/35,977.73 = 13,456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,001.92x = 35,977.73 × 13,456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,001.92x = 484,133,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,133,716.80/24,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.62

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