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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.80, 36,016.20 and 13,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.80, 36,016.20 and 13,642.80 is: 20,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.80 : 36,016.20 = 13,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.80/36,016.20 = 13,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.80x = 36,016.20 × 13,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.80x = 491,361,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,361,813.36/24,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.20

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