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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.07, 36,676.61 and 13,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.07, 36,676.61 and 13,351.71 is: 20,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.07 : 36,676.61 = 13,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.07/36,676.61 = 13,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.07x = 36,676.61 × 13,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.07x = 489,695,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,695,460.50/24,451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.57

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