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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.40, 36,711.30 and 12,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.40, 36,711.30 and 12,809.40 is: 19,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.40 : 36,711.30 = 12,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.40/36,711.30 = 12,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.40x = 36,711.30 × 12,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.40x = 470,249,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,249,726.22/24,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.73

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