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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,555.41, 36,849.25 and 13,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,555.41, 36,849.25 and 13,469.89 is: 20,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,555.41 : 36,849.25 = 13,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,555.41/36,849.25 = 13,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,555.41x = 36,849.25 × 13,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,555.41x = 496,355,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,355,159.84/24,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.68

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