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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.74, 36,001.06 and 12,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.74, 36,001.06 and 12,907.25 is: 19,351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.74 : 36,001.06 = 12,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.74/36,001.06 = 12,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.74x = 36,001.06 × 12,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.74x = 464,674,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,674,604.42/24,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.97

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