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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.80, 37,424.40 and 13,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.80, 37,424.40 and 13,256.80 is: 19,908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.80 : 37,424.40 = 13,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.80/37,424.40 = 13,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.80x = 37,424.40 × 13,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.80x = 496,127,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,127,785.92/24,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.18

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