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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.53, 36,427.50 and 13,756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.53, 36,427.50 and 13,756.54 is: 20,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.53 : 36,427.50 = 13,756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.53/36,427.50 = 13,756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.53x = 36,427.50 × 13,756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.53x = 501,116,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,116,360.85/24,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.76

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