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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.44, 37,418.80 and 13,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.44, 37,418.80 and 13,869.44 is: 20,787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.44 : 37,418.80 = 13,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.44/37,418.80 = 13,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.44x = 37,418.80 × 13,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.44x = 518,977,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,977,801.47/24,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.85

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