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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.12, 36,270.72 and 13,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.12, 36,270.72 and 13,770 is: 20,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.12 : 36,270.72 = 13,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.12/36,270.72 = 13,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.12x = 36,270.72 × 13,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.12x = 499,447,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,447,814.40/24,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.31

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