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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,013.26, 35,989.59 and 12,170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,013.26, 35,989.59 and 12,170.01 is: 18,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,013.26 : 35,989.59 = 12,170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,013.26/35,989.59 = 12,170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,013.26x = 35,989.59 × 12,170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,013.26x = 437,993,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,993,664.74/24,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.66

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