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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.93, 36,482.94 and 13,926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.93, 36,482.94 and 13,926.39 is: 20,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.93 : 36,482.94 = 13,926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.93/36,482.94 = 13,926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.93x = 36,482.94 × 13,926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.93x = 508,075,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,075,650.79/24,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,889.61

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