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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498, 36,747 and 13,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498, 36,747 and 13,554 is: 20,331

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498 : 36,747 = 13,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498/36,747 = 13,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498x = 36,747 × 13,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498x = 498,068,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,068,838/24,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331

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