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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.25, 36,139.62 and 13,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.25, 36,139.62 and 13,548.70 is: 20,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.25 : 36,139.62 = 13,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.25/36,139.62 = 13,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.25x = 36,139.62 × 13,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.25x = 489,644,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,644,801.75/24,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.48

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