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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.53, 37,291.86 and 13,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.53, 37,291.86 and 13,179.06 is: 19,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.53 : 37,291.86 = 13,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.53/37,291.86 = 13,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.53x = 37,291.86 × 13,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.53x = 491,471,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,471,660.45/24,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.80

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