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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.51, 36,279.59 and 13,657.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.51, 36,279.59 and 13,657.43 is: 20,491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.51 : 36,279.59 = 13,657.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.51/36,279.59 = 13,657.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.51x = 36,279.59 × 13,657.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.51x = 495,485,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,485,960.85/24,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.98

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