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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.60, 36,046.80 and 13,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.60, 36,046.80 and 13,663.20 is: 20,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.60 : 36,046.80 = 13,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.60/36,046.80 = 13,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.60x = 36,046.80 × 13,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.60x = 492,514,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,514,637.76/24,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.21

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