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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.25, 34,445.21 and 13,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.25, 34,445.21 and 13,629.84 is: 18,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.25 : 34,445.21 = 13,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.25/34,445.21 = 13,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.25x = 34,445.21 × 13,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.25x = 469,482,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,482,503.75/24,960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.21

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