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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.83, 36,083.67 and 12,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.83, 36,083.67 and 12,203.01 is: 18,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.83 : 36,083.67 = 12,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.83/36,083.67 = 12,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.83x = 36,083.67 × 12,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.83x = 440,329,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,329,385.85/24,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.90

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