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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.68, 36,549.02 and 13,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.68, 36,549.02 and 13,343.26 is: 20,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.68 : 36,549.02 = 13,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.68/36,549.02 = 13,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.68x = 36,549.02 × 13,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.68x = 487,683,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,683,076.61/24,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.34

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