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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.51, 37,280.67 and 13,142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.51, 37,280.67 and 13,142.53 is: 19,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.51 : 37,280.67 = 13,142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.51/37,280.67 = 13,142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.51x = 37,280.67 × 13,142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.51x = 489,962,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,962,323.90/24,853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.01

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