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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.56, 36,241.86 and 13,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.56, 36,241.86 and 13,751 is: 20,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.56 : 36,241.86 = 13,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.56/36,241.86 = 13,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.56x = 36,241.86 × 13,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.56x = 498,361,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,361,816.86/24,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.23

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