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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.48, 36,287.40 and 13,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.48, 36,287.40 and 13,810.64 is: 20,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.48 : 36,287.40 = 13,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.48/36,287.40 = 13,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.48x = 36,287.40 × 13,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.48x = 501,152,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,152,217.94/24,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.72

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