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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.82, 36,313.27 and 13,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.82, 36,313.27 and 13,685.34 is: 20,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.82 : 36,313.27 = 13,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.82/36,313.27 = 13,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.82x = 36,313.27 × 13,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.82x = 496,959,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,959,446.46/24,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.02

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