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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960, 34,445.34 and 13,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960, 34,445.34 and 13,782 is: 19,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960 : 34,445.34 = 13,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960/34,445.34 = 13,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960x = 34,445.34 × 13,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960x = 474,725,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,725,675.88/24,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.46

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