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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.80, 37,410.60 and 13,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.80, 37,410.60 and 13,859.60 is: 20,762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.80 : 37,410.60 = 13,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.80/37,410.60 = 13,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.80x = 37,410.60 × 13,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.80x = 518,495,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,495,951.76/24,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.43

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