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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.94, 36,908.44 and 12,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.94, 36,908.44 and 12,753.20 is: 19,141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.94 : 36,908.44 = 12,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.94/36,908.44 = 12,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.94x = 36,908.44 × 12,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.94x = 470,700,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,700,717.01/24,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.23

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