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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,457.52, 36,707.88 and 13,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,457.52, 36,707.88 and 13,374.32 is: 20,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,457.52 : 36,707.88 = 13,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,457.52/36,707.88 = 13,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,457.52x = 36,707.88 × 13,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,457.52x = 490,942,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,942,933.64/24,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.29

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