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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.40, 36,747.60 and 12,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.40, 36,747.60 and 12,834.40 is: 19,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.40 : 36,747.60 = 12,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.40/36,747.60 = 12,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.40x = 36,747.60 × 12,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.40x = 471,633,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,633,397.44/24,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.60

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