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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.48, 36,888.72 and 13,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.48, 36,888.72 and 13,671.52 is: 20,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.48 : 36,888.72 = 13,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.48/36,888.72 = 13,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.48x = 36,888.72 × 13,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.48x = 504,324,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,324,873.25/24,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.28

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