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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.85, 36,248.37 and 12,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.85, 36,248.37 and 12,471.08 is: 18,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.85 : 36,248.37 = 12,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.85/36,248.37 = 12,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.85x = 36,248.37 × 12,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.85x = 452,056,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,056,140.90/24,157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,712.60

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