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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.40, 36,092.10 and 13,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.40, 36,092.10 and 13,693.40 is: 20,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.40 : 36,092.10 = 13,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.40/36,092.10 = 13,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.40x = 36,092.10 × 13,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.40x = 494,223,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,223,562.14/24,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.10

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