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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.08, 36,460.62 and 13,911.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.08, 36,460.62 and 13,911.54 is: 20,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.08 : 36,460.62 = 13,911.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.08/36,460.62 = 13,911.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.08x = 36,460.62 × 13,911.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.08x = 507,223,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,223,373.55/24,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.31

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