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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.67, 36,412.00 and 13,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.67, 36,412.00 and 13,879.13 is: 20,818.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.67 : 36,412.00 = 13,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.67/36,412.00 = 13,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.67x = 36,412.00 × 13,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.67x = 505,366,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,366,664.80/24,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.69

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