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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.98, 35,980.11 and 12,760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.98, 35,980.11 and 12,760.95 is: 19,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.98 : 35,980.11 = 12,760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.98/35,980.11 = 12,760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.98x = 35,980.11 × 12,760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.98x = 459,140,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,140,384.70/24,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.49

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