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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.27, 37,093.48 and 13,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.27, 37,093.48 and 13,483.73 is: 20,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.27 : 37,093.48 = 13,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.27/37,093.48 = 13,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.27x = 37,093.48 × 13,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.27x = 500,158,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,158,283.61/24,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.72

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