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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.10, 36,263.97 and 13,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.10, 36,263.97 and 13,640.76 is: 20,455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.10 : 36,263.97 = 13,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.10/36,263.97 = 13,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.10x = 36,263.97 × 13,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.10x = 494,668,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,668,111.42/24,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.96

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