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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.56, 36,767.67 and 13,988.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.56, 36,767.67 and 13,988.62 is: 20,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.56 : 36,767.67 = 13,988.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.56/36,767.67 = 13,988.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.56x = 36,767.67 × 13,988.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.56x = 514,328,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,328,963.92/24,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.11

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