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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.48, 36,413.91 and 13,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.48, 36,413.91 and 13,747.47 is: 20,624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.48 : 36,413.91 = 13,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.48/36,413.91 = 13,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.48x = 36,413.91 × 13,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.48x = 500,599,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,599,135.31/24,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.15

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