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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,801.76, 37,270.74 and 13,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,801.76, 37,270.74 and 13,123.24 is: 19,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,801.76 : 37,270.74 = 13,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,801.76/37,270.74 = 13,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,801.76x = 37,270.74 × 13,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,801.76x = 489,112,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,112,866.00/24,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.89

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