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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.30, 36,512.10 and 13,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.30, 36,512.10 and 13,811.40 is: 20,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.30 : 36,512.10 = 13,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.30/36,512.10 = 13,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.30x = 36,512.10 × 13,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.30x = 504,283,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,283,217.94/24,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.00

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