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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.46, 37,318.77 and 13,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.46, 37,318.77 and 13,196.88 is: 19,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.46 : 37,318.77 = 13,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.46/37,318.77 = 13,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.46x = 37,318.77 × 13,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.46x = 492,491,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,491,329.44/24,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.28

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