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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.33, 36,159.49 and 12,267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.33, 36,159.49 and 12,267.85 is: 18,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.33 : 36,159.49 = 12,267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.33/36,159.49 = 12,267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.33x = 36,159.49 × 12,267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.33x = 443,599,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,599,199.40/24,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.05

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