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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.96, 36,233.28 and 12,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.96, 36,233.28 and 12,481.80 is: 18,707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.96 : 36,233.28 = 12,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.96/36,233.28 = 12,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.96x = 36,233.28 × 12,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.96x = 452,256,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,256,554.30/24,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.64

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