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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.80, 36,251.70 and 13,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.80, 36,251.70 and 13,670.20 is: 20,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.80 : 36,251.70 = 13,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.80/36,251.70 = 13,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.80x = 36,251.70 × 13,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.80x = 495,567,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,567,989.34/24,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.30

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