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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.80, 36,017.70 and 13,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.80, 36,017.70 and 13,643.80 is: 20,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.80 : 36,017.70 = 13,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.80/36,017.70 = 13,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.80x = 36,017.70 × 13,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.80x = 491,418,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,418,295.26/24,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.70

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