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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,903.77, 37,366.58 and 13,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,903.77, 37,366.58 and 13,217.90 is: 19,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,903.77 : 37,366.58 = 13,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,903.77/37,366.58 = 13,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,903.77x = 37,366.58 × 13,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,903.77x = 493,907,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,907,563.99/24,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.65

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