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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.48, 35,998.86 and 12,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.48, 35,998.86 and 12,773.48 is: 19,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.48 : 35,998.86 = 12,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.48/35,998.86 = 12,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.48x = 35,998.86 × 12,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.48x = 459,830,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,830,718.23/24,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.28

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