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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.07, 36,267.03 and 13,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.07, 36,267.03 and 13,643.30 is: 20,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.07 : 36,267.03 = 13,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.07/36,267.03 = 13,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.07x = 36,267.03 × 13,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.07x = 494,801,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,801,789.06/24,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.90

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