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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.54, 36,794.56 and 12,865.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.54, 36,794.56 and 12,865.54 is: 19,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.54 : 36,794.56 = 12,865.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.54/36,794.56 = 12,865.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.54x = 36,794.56 × 12,865.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.54x = 473,381,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,381,883.46/24,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.44

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