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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.38, 37,462.23 and 13,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.38, 37,462.23 and 13,903.02 is: 20,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.38 : 37,462.23 = 13,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.38/37,462.23 = 13,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.38x = 37,462.23 × 13,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.38x = 520,838,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,838,132.93/24,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.71

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