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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.56, 36,246.36 and 13,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.56, 36,246.36 and 13,754 is: 20,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.56 : 36,246.36 = 13,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.56/36,246.36 = 13,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.56x = 36,246.36 × 13,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.56x = 498,532,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,532,435.44/24,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.73

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