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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.53, 37,246.86 and 13,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.53, 37,246.86 and 13,149.02 is: 19,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.53 : 37,246.86 = 13,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.53/37,246.86 = 13,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.53x = 37,246.86 × 13,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.53x = 489,759,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,759,520.84/24,838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.73

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