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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.93, 36,049.26 and 13,494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.93, 36,049.26 and 13,494.94 is: 20,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.93 : 36,049.26 = 13,494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.93/36,049.26 = 13,494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.93x = 36,049.26 × 13,494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.93x = 486,482,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,482,600.74/24,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.66

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