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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.50, 36,285.75 and 12,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.50, 36,285.75 and 12,494.06 is: 18,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.50 : 36,285.75 = 12,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.50/36,285.75 = 12,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.50x = 36,285.75 × 12,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.50x = 453,356,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,356,337.65/24,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,751.17

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