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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.26, 37,147.66 and 13,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.26, 37,147.66 and 13,665.28 is: 20,501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.26 : 37,147.66 = 13,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.26/37,147.66 = 13,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.26x = 37,147.66 × 13,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.26x = 507,633,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,633,175.24/24,761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.10

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