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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.67, 36,903.15 and 12,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.67, 36,903.15 and 12,913.80 is: 19,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.67 : 36,903.15 = 12,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.67/36,903.15 = 12,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.67x = 36,903.15 × 12,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.67x = 476,559,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,559,898.47/24,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.61

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