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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.11, 36,251.73 and 12,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.11, 36,251.73 and 12,473.31 is: 18,715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.11 : 36,251.73 = 12,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.11/36,251.73 = 12,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.11x = 36,251.73 × 12,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.11x = 452,179,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,179,066.33/24,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.94

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