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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.21, 36,844.46 and 13,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.21, 36,844.46 and 13,466.68 is: 20,208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.21 : 36,844.46 = 13,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.21/36,844.46 = 13,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.21x = 36,844.46 × 13,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.21x = 496,172,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,172,552.59/24,552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.88

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