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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.60, 36,546.90 and 13,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.60, 36,546.90 and 13,305.40 is: 19,958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.60 : 36,546.90 = 13,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.60/36,546.90 = 13,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.60x = 36,546.90 × 13,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.60x = 486,271,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,271,123.26/24,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.10

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