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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.95, 36,303.42 and 12,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.95, 36,303.42 and 12,351.48 is: 18,537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.95 : 36,303.42 = 12,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.95/36,303.42 = 12,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.95x = 36,303.42 × 12,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.95x = 448,400,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,400,966.06/24,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.43

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