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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.98, 36,667.74 and 13,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.98, 36,667.74 and 13,374.28 is: 20,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.98 : 36,667.74 = 13,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.98/36,667.74 = 13,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.98x = 36,667.74 × 13,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.98x = 490,404,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,404,621.73/24,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.75

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