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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.40, 37,497.60 and 13,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.40, 37,497.60 and 13,305.60 is: 19,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.40 : 37,497.60 = 13,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.40/37,497.60 = 13,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.40x = 37,497.60 × 13,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.40x = 498,928,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,928,066.56/24,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.40

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