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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.06, 36,821.32 and 12,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.06, 36,821.32 and 12,706.90 is: 19,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.06 : 36,821.32 = 12,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.06/36,821.32 = 12,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.06x = 36,821.32 × 12,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.06x = 467,884,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,884,727.85/24,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.75

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