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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.70, 36,176.55 and 13,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.70, 36,176.55 and 13,620.10 is: 20,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.70 : 36,176.55 = 13,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.70/36,176.55 = 13,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.70x = 36,176.55 × 13,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.70x = 492,728,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,728,228.66/24,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.15

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