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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.48, 36,247.44 and 12,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.48, 36,247.44 and 12,309.72 is: 18,461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.48 : 36,247.44 = 12,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.48/36,247.44 = 12,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.48x = 36,247.44 × 12,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.48x = 446,195,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,195,837.12/24,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.89

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