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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.92, 35,980.72 and 13,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.92, 35,980.72 and 13,458.48 is: 20,173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.92 : 35,980.72 = 13,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.92/35,980.72 = 13,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.92x = 35,980.72 × 13,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.92x = 484,245,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,245,800.51/24,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.61

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