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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.39, 36,058.48 and 12,187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.39, 36,058.48 and 12,187.17 is: 18,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.39 : 36,058.48 = 12,187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.39/36,058.48 = 12,187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.39x = 36,058.48 × 12,187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.39x = 439,450,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,450,825.70/24,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.29

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