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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.36, 37,415.82 and 13,722.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.36, 37,415.82 and 13,722.50 is: 20,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.36 : 37,415.82 = 13,722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.36/37,415.82 = 13,722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.36x = 37,415.82 × 13,722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.36x = 513,438,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,438,589.95/24,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.36

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