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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.60, 36,641.16 and 13,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.60, 36,641.16 and 13,348.80 is: 20,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.60 : 36,641.16 = 13,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.60/36,641.16 = 13,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.60x = 36,641.16 × 13,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.60x = 489,115,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,115,516.61/24,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.43

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