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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.47, 37,488.62 and 13,144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.47, 37,488.62 and 13,144.85 is: 19,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.47 : 37,488.62 = 13,144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.47/37,488.62 = 13,144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.47x = 37,488.62 × 13,144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.47x = 492,782,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,782,413.19/24,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.29

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