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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.80, 37,055.82 and 13,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.80, 37,055.82 and 13,626.80 is: 20,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.80 : 37,055.82 = 13,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.80/37,055.82 = 13,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.80x = 37,055.82 × 13,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.80x = 504,952,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,952,247.98/24,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.17

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