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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.14, 36,707.48 and 13,949.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.14, 36,707.48 and 13,949.16 is: 20,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.14 : 36,707.48 = 13,949.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.14/36,707.48 = 13,949.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.14x = 36,707.48 × 13,949.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.14x = 512,038,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,038,511.72/24,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.03

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