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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.52, 36,281.95 and 12,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.52, 36,281.95 and 12,941.76 is: 19,395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.52 : 36,281.95 = 12,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.52/36,281.95 = 12,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.52x = 36,281.95 × 12,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.52x = 469,552,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,552,289.23/24,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.36

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