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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.80, 36,266.70 and 13,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.80, 36,266.70 and 13,790.60 is: 20,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.80 : 36,266.70 = 13,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.80/36,266.70 = 13,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.80x = 36,266.70 × 13,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.80x = 500,139,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,139,553.02/24,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.90

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