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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.62, 36,432.11 and 13,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.62, 36,432.11 and 13,759.69 is: 20,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.62 : 36,432.11 = 13,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.62/36,432.11 = 13,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.62x = 36,432.11 × 13,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.62x = 501,294,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,294,288.69/24,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.46

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