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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.65, 37,225.74 and 13,713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.65, 37,225.74 and 13,713.27 is: 20,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.65 : 37,225.74 = 13,713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.65/37,225.74 = 13,713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.65x = 37,225.74 × 13,713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.65x = 510,486,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,486,623.57/24,808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.96

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