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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.39, 36,957.06 and 12,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.39, 36,957.06 and 12,793.14 is: 19,188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.39 : 36,957.06 = 12,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.39/36,957.06 = 12,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.39x = 36,957.06 × 12,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.39x = 472,796,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,796,842.57/24,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.66

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