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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.53, 36,248.09 and 12,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.53, 36,248.09 and 12,925.14 is: 19,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.53 : 36,248.09 = 12,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.53/36,248.09 = 12,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.53x = 36,248.09 × 12,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.53x = 468,511,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,511,605.67/24,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.98

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