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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.68, 37,064.63 and 13,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.68, 37,064.63 and 13,632.68 is: 20,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.68 : 37,064.63 = 13,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.68/37,064.63 = 13,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.68x = 37,064.63 × 13,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.68x = 505,290,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,290,240.11/24,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.98

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