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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.14, 36,374.37 and 13,721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.14, 36,374.37 and 13,721.02 is: 20,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.14 : 36,374.37 = 13,721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.14/36,374.37 = 13,721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.14x = 36,374.37 × 13,721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.14x = 499,093,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,093,458.26/24,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.48

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