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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.08, 36,462.12 and 13,912.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.08, 36,462.12 and 13,912.54 is: 20,868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.08 : 36,462.12 = 13,912.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.08/36,462.12 = 13,912.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.08x = 36,462.12 × 13,912.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.08x = 507,280,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,280,702.98/24,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.81

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