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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.48, 35,994.36 and 12,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.48, 35,994.36 and 12,770.48 is: 19,138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.48 : 35,994.36 = 12,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.48/35,994.36 = 12,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.48x = 35,994.36 × 12,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.48x = 459,665,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,665,254.49/24,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.78

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