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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.93, 36,047.76 and 13,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.93, 36,047.76 and 13,493.94 is: 20,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.93 : 36,047.76 = 13,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.93/36,047.76 = 13,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.93x = 36,047.76 × 13,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.93x = 486,426,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,426,310.57/24,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.17

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