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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.93, 37,001.69 and 13,421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.93, 37,001.69 and 13,421.82 is: 20,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.93 : 37,001.69 = 13,421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.93/37,001.69 = 13,421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.93x = 37,001.69 × 13,421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.93x = 496,629,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,629,955.77/24,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,120.38

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