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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.20, 37,485.60 and 12,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.20, 37,485.60 and 12,671.20 is: 19,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.20 : 37,485.60 = 12,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.20/37,485.60 = 12,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.20x = 37,485.60 × 12,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.20x = 474,987,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,987,534.72/24,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.28

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