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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.72, 36,999.36 and 13,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.72, 36,999.36 and 13,553.28 is: 20,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.72 : 36,999.36 = 13,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.72/36,999.36 = 13,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.72x = 36,999.36 × 13,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.72x = 501,462,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,462,685.90/24,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.47

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