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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.24, 36,996.41 and 13,587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.24, 36,996.41 and 13,587.15 is: 20,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.24 : 36,996.41 = 13,587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.24/36,996.41 = 13,587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.24x = 36,996.41 × 13,587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.24x = 502,675,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,675,772.13/24,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.67

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