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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.96, 36,032.82 and 13,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.96, 36,032.82 and 13,483.98 is: 20,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.96 : 36,032.82 = 13,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.96/36,032.82 = 13,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.96x = 36,032.82 × 13,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.96x = 485,865,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,865,644.06/24,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.22

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