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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.24, 36,999.21 and 13,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.24, 36,999.21 and 13,602.72 is: 20,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.24 : 36,999.21 = 13,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.24/36,999.21 = 13,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.24x = 36,999.21 × 13,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.24x = 503,289,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,289,893.85/24,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.31

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