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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.32, 34,444.58 and 13,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.32, 34,444.58 and 13,630.12 is: 18,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.32 : 34,444.58 = 13,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.32/34,444.58 = 13,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.32x = 34,444.58 × 13,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.32x = 469,483,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,483,758.75/24,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.20

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