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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.70, 36,410.54 and 13,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.70, 36,410.54 and 13,878.16 is: 20,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.70 : 36,410.54 = 13,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.70/36,410.54 = 13,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.70x = 36,410.54 × 13,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.70x = 505,311,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,311,299.81/24,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.23

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