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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.21, 36,646.76 and 13,939.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.21, 36,646.76 and 13,939.48 is: 20,882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.21 : 36,646.76 = 13,939.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.21/36,646.76 = 13,939.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.21x = 36,646.76 × 13,939.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.21x = 510,836,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,836,858.74/24,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.69

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