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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.40, 36,288.45 and 12,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.40, 36,288.45 and 12,334.20 is: 18,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.40 : 36,288.45 = 12,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.40/36,288.45 = 12,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.40x = 36,288.45 × 12,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.40x = 447,588,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,588,999.99/24,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.82

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