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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.65, 36,708.23 and 13,949.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.65, 36,708.23 and 13,949.67 is: 20,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.65 : 36,708.23 = 13,949.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.65/36,708.23 = 13,949.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.65x = 36,708.23 × 13,949.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.65x = 512,067,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,067,625.04/24,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.79

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