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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.28, 37,409.94 and 13,257.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.28, 37,409.94 and 13,257.81 is: 19,880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.28 : 37,409.94 = 13,257.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.28/37,409.94 = 13,257.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.28x = 37,409.94 × 13,257.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.28x = 495,973,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,973,876.63/24,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.88

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