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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.98, 37,388.33 and 13,830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.98, 37,388.33 and 13,830.18 is: 20,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.98 : 37,388.33 = 13,830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.98/37,388.33 = 13,830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.98x = 37,388.33 × 13,830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.98x = 517,087,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,087,333.80/24,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.41

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