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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.54, 36,242.73 and 13,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.54, 36,242.73 and 13,799.58 is: 20,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.54 : 36,242.73 = 13,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.54/36,242.73 = 13,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.54x = 36,242.73 × 13,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.54x = 500,134,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,134,452.05/24,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.35

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