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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,653.30, 36,983.98 and 13,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,653.30, 36,983.98 and 13,565.20 is: 20,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,653.30 : 36,983.98 = 13,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,653.30/36,983.98 = 13,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,653.30x = 36,983.98 × 13,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,653.30x = 501,695,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,695,085.50/24,653.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.02

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