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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.85, 37,386.65 and 13,829.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.85, 37,386.65 and 13,829.05 is: 20,755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.85 : 37,386.65 = 13,829.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.85/37,386.65 = 13,829.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.85x = 37,386.65 × 13,829.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.85x = 517,021,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,021,852.18/24,909.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.72

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