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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,843.52, 37,279.63 and 13,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,843.52, 37,279.63 and 13,156.73 is: 19,742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,843.52 : 37,279.63 = 13,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,843.52/37,279.63 = 13,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,843.52x = 37,279.63 × 13,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,843.52x = 490,478,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,478,131.95/24,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.70

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