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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,013.76, 35,990.34 and 12,170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,013.76, 35,990.34 and 12,170.51 is: 18,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,013.76 : 35,990.34 = 12,170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,013.76/35,990.34 = 12,170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,013.76x = 35,990.34 × 12,170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,013.76x = 438,020,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,020,792.87/24,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.41

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