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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.29, 36,917.10 and 12,755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.29, 36,917.10 and 12,755.43 is: 19,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.29 : 36,917.10 = 12,755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.29/36,917.10 = 12,755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.29x = 36,917.10 × 12,755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.29x = 470,893,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,893,484.85/24,598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.34

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