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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.26, 36,942.32 and 13,564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.26, 36,942.32 and 13,564.74 is: 20,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.26 : 36,942.32 = 13,564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.26/36,942.32 = 13,564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.26x = 36,942.32 × 13,564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.26x = 501,112,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,112,781.09/24,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.43

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