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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.96, 36,137.43 and 12,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.96, 36,137.43 and 12,994.41 is: 19,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.96 : 36,137.43 = 12,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.96/36,137.43 = 12,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.96x = 36,137.43 × 12,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.96x = 469,584,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,584,581.77/24,087.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.58

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