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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.84, 36,011.70 and 13,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.84, 36,011.70 and 13,620.60 is: 20,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.84 : 36,011.70 = 13,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.84/36,011.70 = 13,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.84x = 36,011.70 × 13,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.84x = 490,500,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,500,961.02/24,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.31

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