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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.90, 36,586.35 and 13,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.90, 36,586.35 and 13,864.14 is: 20,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.90 : 36,586.35 = 13,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.90/36,586.35 = 13,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.90x = 36,586.35 × 13,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.90x = 507,238,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,238,278.49/24,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.21

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