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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.23, 36,033.35 and 12,327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.23, 36,033.35 and 12,327.99 is: 18,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.23 : 36,033.35 = 12,327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.23/36,033.35 = 12,327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.23x = 36,033.35 × 12,327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.23x = 444,218,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,218,778.47/24,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.99

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