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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.94, 36,211.79 and 12,473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.94, 36,211.79 and 12,473.55 is: 18,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.94 : 36,211.79 = 12,473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.94/36,211.79 = 12,473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.94x = 36,211.79 × 12,473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.94x = 451,689,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,689,510.79/24,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.48

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