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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.01, 37,473.45 and 13,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.01, 37,473.45 and 13,882.68 is: 20,823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.01 : 37,473.45 = 13,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.01/37,473.45 = 13,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.01x = 37,473.45 × 13,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.01x = 520,231,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,231,914.85/24,983.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.43

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