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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,959.16, 37,405.62 and 13,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,959.16, 37,405.62 and 13,247.16 is: 19,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,959.16 : 37,405.62 = 13,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,959.16/37,405.62 = 13,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,959.16x = 37,405.62 × 13,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,959.16x = 495,518,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,518,233.04/24,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.16

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