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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.60, 36,006.30 and 13,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.60, 36,006.30 and 13,636.20 is: 20,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.60 : 36,006.30 = 13,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.60/36,006.30 = 13,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.60x = 36,006.30 × 13,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.60x = 490,989,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,989,108.06/24,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.73

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