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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,823.44, 37,253.88 and 13,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,823.44, 37,253.88 and 13,139.28 is: 19,718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,823.44 : 37,253.88 = 13,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,823.44/37,253.88 = 13,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,823.44x = 37,253.88 × 13,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,823.44x = 489,489,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,489,160.41/24,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.83

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