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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.80, 37,364.40 and 13,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.80, 37,364.40 and 13,701.72 is: 20,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.80 : 37,364.40 = 13,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.80/37,364.40 = 13,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.80x = 37,364.40 × 13,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.80x = 511,956,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,956,546.77/24,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.60

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