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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.66, 36,908.83 and 12,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.66, 36,908.83 and 12,909.06 is: 19,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.66 : 36,908.83 = 12,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.66/36,908.83 = 12,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.66x = 36,908.83 × 12,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.66x = 476,458,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,458,301.00/24,598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.28

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