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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.64, 36,563.28 and 13,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.64, 36,563.28 and 13,849.44 is: 20,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.64 : 36,563.28 = 13,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.64/36,563.28 = 13,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.64x = 36,563.28 × 13,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.64x = 506,380,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,380,952.56/24,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.58

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