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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.12, 34,444.98 and 13,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.12, 34,444.98 and 13,782.12 is: 19,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.12 : 34,444.98 = 13,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.12/34,444.98 = 13,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.12x = 34,444.98 × 13,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.12x = 474,724,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,724,847.76/24,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.33

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