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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,933, 37,415.70 and 13,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,933, 37,415.70 and 13,254.42 is: 19,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,933 : 37,415.70 = 13,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,933/37,415.70 = 13,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,933x = 37,415.70 × 13,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,933x = 495,923,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,923,402.39/24,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.24

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