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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.79, 36,682.35 and 13,356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.79, 36,682.35 and 13,356.05 is: 20,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.79 : 36,682.35 = 13,356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.79/36,682.35 = 13,356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.79x = 36,682.35 × 13,356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.79x = 489,931,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,931,117.31/24,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,025.97

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