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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.24, 19,018.74 and 3,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.24, 19,018.74 and 3,445.24 is: 5,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.24 : 19,018.74 = 3,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.24/19,018.74 = 3,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.24x = 19,018.74 × 3,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.24x = 65,524,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524,123.80/12,679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.83

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