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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,013.38, 36,029.52 and 12,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,013.38, 36,029.52 and 12,160.65 is: 18,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,013.38 : 36,029.52 = 12,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,013.38/36,029.52 = 12,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,013.38x = 36,029.52 × 12,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,013.38x = 438,142,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,142,382.39/24,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.76

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