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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.07, 36,457.62 and 13,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.07, 36,457.62 and 13,909.53 is: 20,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.07 : 36,457.62 = 13,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.07/36,457.62 = 13,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.07x = 36,457.62 × 13,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.07x = 507,108,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,108,359.12/24,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.30

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