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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885.63, 37,303.61 and 13,797.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885.63, 37,303.61 and 13,797.27 is: 20,682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885.63 : 37,303.61 = 13,797.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885.63/37,303.61 = 13,797.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885.63x = 37,303.61 × 13,797.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885.63x = 514,687,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,687,910.16/24,885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.13

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