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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.23, 37,390.21 and 13,831.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.23, 37,390.21 and 13,831.43 is: 20,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.23 : 37,390.21 = 13,831.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.23/37,390.21 = 13,831.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.23x = 37,390.21 × 13,831.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.23x = 517,159,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,159,850.77/24,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.28

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