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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.16, 37,362.90 and 13,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.16, 37,362.90 and 13,220.12 is: 19,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.16 : 37,362.90 = 13,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.16/37,362.90 = 13,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.16x = 37,362.90 × 13,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.16x = 493,942,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,942,021.55/24,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.33

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