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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,528.30, 36,792.45 and 13,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,528.30, 36,792.45 and 13,998.30 is: 20,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,528.30 : 36,792.45 = 13,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,528.30/36,792.45 = 13,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,528.30x = 36,792.45 × 13,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,528.30x = 515,031,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,031,752.84/24,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.45

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