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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.85, 36,414.48 and 13,747.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.85, 36,414.48 and 13,747.85 is: 20,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.85 : 36,414.48 = 13,747.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.85/36,414.48 = 13,747.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.85x = 36,414.48 × 13,747.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.85x = 500,620,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,620,808.87/24,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.72

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