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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.51, 36,276.59 and 13,655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.51, 36,276.59 and 13,655.43 is: 20,488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.51 : 36,276.59 = 13,655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.51/36,276.59 = 13,655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.51x = 36,276.59 × 13,655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.51x = 495,372,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,372,367.11/24,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.97

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