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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,081.91, 36,122.86 and 12,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,081.91, 36,122.86 and 12,233.84 is: 18,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,081.91 : 36,122.86 = 12,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,081.91/36,122.86 = 12,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,081.91x = 36,122.86 × 12,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,081.91x = 441,921,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,921,124.26/24,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.75

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