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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.39, 36,128.14 and 12,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.39, 36,128.14 and 12,997.30 is: 19,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.39 : 36,128.14 = 12,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.39/36,128.14 = 12,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.39x = 36,128.14 × 12,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.39x = 469,568,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,568,274.02/24,085.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.98

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