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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.60, 36,249.50 and 12,471.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.60, 36,249.50 and 12,471.83 is: 18,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.60 : 36,249.50 = 12,471.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.60/36,249.50 = 12,471.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.60x = 36,249.50 × 12,471.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.60x = 452,097,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,097,357.98/24,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.73

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