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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.57, 36,186.66 and 12,438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.57, 36,186.66 and 12,438.99 is: 18,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.57 : 36,186.66 = 12,438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.57/36,186.66 = 12,438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.57x = 36,186.66 × 12,438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.57x = 450,125,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,125,501.87/24,117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.80

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