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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.16, 37,404.12 and 13,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.16, 37,404.12 and 13,246.16 is: 19,851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.16 : 37,404.12 = 13,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.16/37,404.12 = 13,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.16x = 37,404.12 × 13,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.16x = 495,460,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,460,958.18/24,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.66

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