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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.08, 37,026.22 and 13,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.08, 37,026.22 and 13,607 is: 20,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.08 : 37,026.22 = 13,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.08/37,026.22 = 13,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.08x = 37,026.22 × 13,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.08x = 503,815,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,815,775.54/24,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.46

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