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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.76, 36,781.83 and 13,992.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.76, 36,781.83 and 13,992.89 is: 20,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.76 : 36,781.83 = 13,992.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.76/36,781.83 = 13,992.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.76x = 36,781.83 × 13,992.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.76x = 514,683,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,683,917.28/24,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.20

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