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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.23, 36,067.50 and 12,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.23, 36,067.50 and 12,192.30 is: 18,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.23 : 36,067.50 = 12,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.23/36,067.50 = 12,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.23x = 36,067.50 × 12,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.23x = 439,745,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,745,780.25/24,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.69

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