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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.73, 36,974.48 and 13,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.73, 36,974.48 and 13,586.22 is: 20,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.73 : 36,974.48 = 13,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.73/36,974.48 = 13,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.73x = 36,974.48 × 13,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.73x = 502,343,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,343,351.73/24,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,344.60

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