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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.43, 36,273.57 and 12,324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.43, 36,273.57 and 12,324.23 is: 18,477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.43 : 36,273.57 = 12,324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.43/36,273.57 = 12,324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.43x = 36,273.57 × 12,324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.43x = 447,043,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,043,695.35/24,193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.89

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