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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.52, 34,445.69 and 13,630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.52, 34,445.69 and 13,630.10 is: 18,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.52 : 34,445.69 = 13,630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.52/34,445.69 = 13,630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.52x = 34,445.69 × 13,630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.52x = 469,498,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,498,078.13/24,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.62

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