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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.52, 37,484.46 and 13,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.52, 37,484.46 and 13,297.56 is: 19,958.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.52 : 37,484.46 = 13,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.52/37,484.46 = 13,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.52x = 37,484.46 × 13,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.52x = 498,451,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,451,855.92/24,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.42

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