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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.66, 37,237.88 and 13,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.66, 37,237.88 and 13,726.64 is: 20,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.66 : 37,237.88 = 13,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.66/37,237.88 = 13,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.66x = 37,237.88 × 13,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.66x = 511,150,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,150,973.12/24,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.62

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