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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,893.92, 37,351.80 and 13,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,893.92, 37,351.80 and 13,204.24 is: 19,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,893.92 : 37,351.80 = 13,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,893.92/37,351.80 = 13,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,893.92x = 37,351.80 × 13,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,893.92x = 493,202,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,202,131.63/24,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.15

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