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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.76, 36,270.96 and 13,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.76, 36,270.96 and 13,651.68 is: 20,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.76 : 36,270.96 = 13,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.76/36,270.96 = 13,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.76x = 36,270.96 × 13,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.76x = 495,159,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,159,539.21/24,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,483.35

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