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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.40, 36,083.10 and 13,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.40, 36,083.10 and 13,687.40 is: 20,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.40 : 36,083.10 = 13,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.40/36,083.10 = 13,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.40x = 36,083.10 × 13,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.40x = 493,883,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,883,822.94/24,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.10

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