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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.69, 37,033.88 and 12,991.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.69, 37,033.88 and 12,991.37 is: 19,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.69 : 37,033.88 = 12,991.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.69/37,033.88 = 12,991.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.69x = 37,033.88 × 12,991.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.69x = 481,120,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,120,587.49/24,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.78

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