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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.07, 36,271.55 and 13,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.07, 36,271.55 and 13,646.31 is: 20,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.07 : 36,271.55 = 13,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.07/36,271.55 = 13,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.07x = 36,271.55 × 13,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.07x = 494,972,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,972,636.82/24,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.43

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