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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.98, 36,031.23 and 12,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.98, 36,031.23 and 12,336.30 is: 18,502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.98 : 36,031.23 = 12,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.98/36,031.23 = 12,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.98x = 36,031.23 × 12,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.98x = 444,492,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,492,062.65/24,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.79

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