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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.76, 36,122.97 and 13,560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.76, 36,122.97 and 13,560.35 is: 20,337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.76 : 36,122.97 = 13,560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.76/36,122.97 = 13,560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.76x = 36,122.97 × 13,560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.76x = 489,840,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,840,116.24/24,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.33

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