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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.52, 37,284.36 and 13,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.52, 37,284.36 and 13,174.08 is: 19,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.52 : 37,284.36 = 13,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.52/37,284.36 = 13,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.52x = 37,284.36 × 13,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.52x = 491,187,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,187,141.39/24,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.33

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