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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.24, 36,201.60 and 12,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.24, 36,201.60 and 12,445.44 is: 18,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.24 : 36,201.60 = 12,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.24/36,201.60 = 12,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.24x = 36,201.60 × 12,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.24x = 450,544,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,544,840.70/24,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.19

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