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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.19, 37,027.13 and 12,986.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.19, 37,027.13 and 12,986.87 is: 19,461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.19 : 37,027.13 = 12,986.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.19/37,027.13 = 12,986.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.19x = 37,027.13 × 12,986.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.19x = 480,866,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,866,273.71/24,709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,461.03

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