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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,921.54, 37,348.29 and 13,211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,921.54, 37,348.29 and 13,211.37 is: 19,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,921.54 : 37,348.29 = 13,211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,921.54/37,348.29 = 13,211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,921.54x = 37,348.29 × 13,211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,921.54x = 493,422,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,422,078.06/24,921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.02

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