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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.51, 37,411.96 and 13,251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.51, 37,411.96 and 13,251.93 is: 19,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.51 : 37,411.96 = 13,251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.51/37,411.96 = 13,251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.51x = 37,411.96 × 13,251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.51x = 495,780,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,780,454.89/24,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.50

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