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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,589.61, 36,865.51 and 12,730.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,589.61, 36,865.51 and 12,730.67 is: 19,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,589.61 : 36,865.51 = 12,730.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,589.61/36,865.51 = 12,730.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,589.61x = 36,865.51 × 12,730.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,589.61x = 469,322,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,322,642.19/24,589.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.22

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