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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,891.23, 37,312.38 and 13,774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,891.23, 37,312.38 and 13,774.59 is: 20,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,891.23 : 37,312.38 = 13,774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,891.23/37,312.38 = 13,774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,891.23x = 37,312.38 × 13,774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,891.23x = 513,962,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,962,736.42/24,891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.34

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