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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.76, 36,275.46 and 13,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.76, 36,275.46 and 13,654.68 is: 20,487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.76 : 36,275.46 = 13,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.76/36,275.46 = 13,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.76x = 36,275.46 × 13,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.76x = 495,329,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,329,798.15/24,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.85

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