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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,198.89, 36,281.72 and 12,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,198.89, 36,281.72 and 12,329.69 is: 18,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,198.89 : 36,281.72 = 12,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,198.89/36,281.72 = 12,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,198.89x = 36,281.72 × 12,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,198.89x = 447,342,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,342,117.21/24,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.06

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