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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.51, 36,383.43 and 13,884.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.51, 36,383.43 and 13,884.39 is: 20,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.51 : 36,383.43 = 13,884.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.51/36,383.43 = 13,884.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.51x = 36,383.43 × 13,884.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.51x = 505,161,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,161,731.66/24,294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.25

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