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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.08, 36,983.16 and 13,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.08, 36,983.16 and 13,560.08 is: 20,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.08 : 36,983.16 = 13,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.08/36,983.16 = 13,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.08x = 36,983.16 × 13,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.08x = 501,494,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,494,608.25/24,657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.77

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