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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.23, 36,021.35 and 12,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.23, 36,021.35 and 12,319.99 is: 18,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.23 : 36,021.35 = 12,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.23/36,021.35 = 12,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.23x = 36,021.35 × 12,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.23x = 443,782,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,782,610.19/24,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.99

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