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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.74, 36,397.10 and 13,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.74, 36,397.10 and 13,869.20 is: 20,803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.74 : 36,397.10 = 13,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.74/36,397.10 = 13,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.74x = 36,397.10 × 13,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.74x = 504,798,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,798,407.99/24,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.79

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