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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.79, 37,391.06 and 13,831.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.79, 37,391.06 and 13,831.99 is: 20,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.79 : 37,391.06 = 13,831.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.79/37,391.06 = 13,831.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.79x = 37,391.06 × 13,831.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.79x = 517,192,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,192,709.11/24,912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.13

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