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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.17, 37,260.66 and 13,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.17, 37,260.66 and 13,153 is: 19,711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.17 : 37,260.66 = 13,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.17/37,260.66 = 13,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.17x = 37,260.66 × 13,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.17x = 490,089,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,089,460.98/24,863.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.46

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