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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.40, 36,723.30 and 12,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.40, 36,723.30 and 12,817.40 is: 19,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.40 : 36,723.30 = 12,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.40/36,723.30 = 12,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.40x = 36,723.30 × 12,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.40x = 470,697,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,697,225.42/24,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.73

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