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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.78, 37,434.69 and 13,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.78, 37,434.69 and 13,274.34 is: 19,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.78 : 37,434.69 = 13,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.78/37,434.69 = 13,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.78x = 37,434.69 × 13,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.78x = 496,920,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,920,802.85/24,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.67

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