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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.78, 37,268.24 and 13,163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.78, 37,268.24 and 13,163.27 is: 19,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.78 : 37,268.24 = 13,163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.78/37,268.24 = 13,163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.78x = 37,268.24 × 13,163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.78x = 490,571,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,571,653.39/24,852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.11

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