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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.97, 37,328.28 and 13,189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.97, 37,328.28 and 13,189.17 is: 19,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.97 : 37,328.28 = 13,189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.97/37,328.28 = 13,189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.97x = 37,328.28 × 13,189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.97x = 492,329,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,329,030.73/24,875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.35

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