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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.98, 36,395.98 and 13,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.98, 36,395.98 and 13,868.44 is: 20,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.98 : 36,395.98 = 13,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.98/36,395.98 = 13,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.98x = 36,395.98 × 13,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.98x = 504,755,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,755,339.21/24,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.66

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