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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.78, 37,464.68 and 13,294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.78, 37,464.68 and 13,294.22 is: 19,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.78 : 37,464.68 = 13,294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.78/37,464.68 = 13,294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.78x = 37,464.68 × 13,294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.78x = 498,063,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,063,698.15/24,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,935.48

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