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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.51, 37,279.17 and 13,141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.51, 37,279.17 and 13,141.53 is: 19,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.51 : 37,279.17 = 13,141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.51/37,279.17 = 13,141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.51x = 37,279.17 × 13,141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.51x = 489,905,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,905,330.93/24,852.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.51

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