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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.65, 36,440.48 and 13,898.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.65, 36,440.48 and 13,898.11 is: 20,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.65 : 36,440.48 = 13,898.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.65/36,440.48 = 13,898.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.65x = 36,440.48 × 13,898.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.65x = 506,453,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,453,799.49/24,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.17

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