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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.98, 37,386.83 and 13,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.98, 37,386.83 and 13,829.18 is: 20,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.98 : 37,386.83 = 13,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.98/37,386.83 = 13,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.98x = 37,386.83 × 13,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.98x = 517,029,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,029,049.34/24,909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.90

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