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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.20, 36,405.60 and 13,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.20, 36,405.60 and 13,729.60 is: 20,610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.20 : 36,405.60 = 13,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.20/36,405.60 = 13,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.20x = 36,405.60 × 13,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.20x = 499,834,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,834,325.76/24,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.70

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