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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,386.70, 36,545.49 and 13,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,386.70, 36,545.49 and 13,837.26 is: 20,736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,386.70 : 36,545.49 = 13,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,386.70/36,545.49 = 13,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,386.70x = 36,545.49 × 13,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,386.70x = 505,689,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,689,446.96/24,386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.28

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