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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.74, 36,398.59 and 13,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.74, 36,398.59 and 13,870.20 is: 20,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.74 : 36,398.59 = 13,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.74/36,398.59 = 13,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.74x = 36,398.59 × 13,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.74x = 504,855,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,855,723.02/24,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.29

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