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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.21, 36,997.99 and 12,798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.21, 36,997.99 and 12,798.55 is: 19,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.21 : 36,997.99 = 12,798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.21/36,997.99 = 12,798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.21x = 36,997.99 × 12,798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.21x = 473,520,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,520,500.42/24,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,190.91

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