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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.54, 37,267.86 and 13,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.54, 37,267.86 and 13,163.06 is: 19,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.54 : 37,267.86 = 13,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.54/37,267.86 = 13,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.54x = 37,267.86 × 13,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.54x = 490,559,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,559,077.25/24,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.79

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