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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.64, 35,946.66 and 12,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.64, 35,946.66 and 12,739.48 is: 19,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.64 : 35,946.66 = 12,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.64/35,946.66 = 12,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.64x = 35,946.66 × 12,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.64x = 457,941,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,941,756.14/24,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,073.25

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