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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.70, 37,414.20 and 13,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.70, 37,414.20 and 13,247.75 is: 19,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.70 : 37,414.20 = 13,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.70/37,414.20 = 13,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.70x = 37,414.20 × 13,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.70x = 495,653,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,653,968.05/24,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.08

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