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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.11, 37,409.43 and 13,718.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.11, 37,409.43 and 13,718.25 is: 20,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.11 : 37,409.43 = 13,718.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.11/37,409.43 = 13,718.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.11x = 37,409.43 × 13,718.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.11x = 513,191,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,191,913.10/24,991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.98

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