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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.47, 36,294.60 and 12,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.47, 36,294.60 and 12,510.89 is: 18,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.47 : 36,294.60 = 12,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.47/36,294.60 = 12,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.47x = 36,294.60 × 12,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.47x = 454,077,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,077,566.72/24,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.71

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