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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,378.67, 36,552.97 and 13,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,378.67, 36,552.97 and 13,688.23 is: 20,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,378.67 : 36,552.97 = 13,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,378.67/36,552.97 = 13,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,378.67x = 36,552.97 × 13,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,378.67x = 500,345,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,345,403.41/24,378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.90

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