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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.96, 36,189.18 and 12,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.96, 36,189.18 and 12,475.24 is: 18,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.96 : 36,189.18 = 12,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.96/36,189.18 = 12,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.96x = 36,189.18 × 12,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.96x = 451,468,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,468,705.90/24,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.74

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