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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.30, 36,793.95 and 13,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.30, 36,793.95 and 13,999.30 is: 20,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.30 : 36,793.95 = 13,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.30/36,793.95 = 13,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.30x = 36,793.95 × 13,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.30x = 515,089,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,089,544.24/24,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.95

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