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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.20, 36,127.80 and 13,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.20, 36,127.80 and 13,717.20 is: 20,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.20 : 36,127.80 = 13,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.20/36,127.80 = 13,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.20x = 36,127.80 × 13,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.20x = 495,572,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,572,258.16/24,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.80

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