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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243.48, 36,306.90 and 13,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243.48, 36,306.90 and 13,823.64 is: 20,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243.48 : 36,306.90 = 13,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243.48/36,306.90 = 13,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243.48x = 36,306.90 × 13,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243.48x = 501,893,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,893,515.12/24,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.21

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