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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.48, 36,250.44 and 12,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.48, 36,250.44 and 12,311.72 is: 18,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.48 : 36,250.44 = 12,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.48/36,250.44 = 12,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.48x = 36,250.44 × 12,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.48x = 446,305,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,305,267.16/24,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.89

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