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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.73, 36,705.87 and 11,975.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.73, 36,705.87 and 11,975.95 is: 17,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.73 : 36,705.87 = 11,975.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.73/36,705.87 = 11,975.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.73x = 36,705.87 × 11,975.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.73x = 439,587,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,587,663.83/24,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.69

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