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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.47, 37,086.21 and 13,621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.47, 37,086.21 and 13,621.45 is: 20,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.47 : 37,086.21 = 13,621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.47/37,086.21 = 13,621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.47x = 37,086.21 × 13,621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.47x = 505,167,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,167,862.49/24,720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.20

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