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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.08, 36,462.48 and 13,930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.08, 36,462.48 and 13,930.08 is: 20,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.08 : 36,462.48 = 13,930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.08/36,462.48 = 13,930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.08x = 36,462.48 × 13,930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.08x = 507,925,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,925,263.40/24,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.93

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