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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.51, 36,281.09 and 13,658.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.51, 36,281.09 and 13,658.43 is: 20,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.51 : 36,281.09 = 13,658.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.51/36,281.09 = 13,658.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.51x = 36,281.09 × 13,658.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.51x = 495,542,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,542,728.09/24,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.48

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