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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.40, 36,551.22 and 12,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.40, 36,551.22 and 12,679.24 is: 19,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.40 : 36,551.22 = 12,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.40/36,551.22 = 12,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.40x = 36,551.22 × 12,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.40x = 463,441,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,441,690.67/24,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.02

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