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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.74, 36,076.23 and 12,198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.74, 36,076.23 and 12,198.02 is: 18,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.74 : 36,076.23 = 12,198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.74/36,076.23 = 12,198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.74x = 36,076.23 × 12,198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.74x = 440,058,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,058,394.68/24,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.50

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