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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.15, 36,490.73 and 13,793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.15, 36,490.73 and 13,793.10 is: 20,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.15 : 36,490.73 = 13,793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.15/36,490.73 = 13,793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.15x = 36,490.73 × 13,793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.15x = 503,320,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,320,219.00/24,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.65

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