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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,822.91, 37,240.44 and 13,572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,822.91, 37,240.44 and 13,572.82 is: 20,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,822.91 : 37,240.44 = 13,572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,822.91/37,240.44 = 13,572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,822.91x = 37,240.44 × 13,572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,822.91x = 505,457,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,457,788.84/24,822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.55

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