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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.08, 36,093.90 and 12,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.08, 36,093.90 and 12,217.30 is: 18,321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.08 : 36,093.90 = 12,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.08/36,093.90 = 12,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.08x = 36,093.90 × 12,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.08x = 440,970,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,970,004.47/24,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.78

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