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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.40, 36,512.70 and 12,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.40, 36,512.70 and 12,687.40 is: 19,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.40 : 36,512.70 = 12,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.40/36,512.70 = 12,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.40x = 36,512.70 × 12,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.40x = 463,251,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,251,229.98/24,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.60

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