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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.42, 37,087.70 and 13,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.42, 37,087.70 and 13,661.76 is: 20,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.42 : 37,087.70 = 13,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.42/37,087.70 = 13,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.42x = 37,087.70 × 13,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.42x = 506,683,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,683,188.04/24,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.65

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