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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.98, 36,312.66 and 12,353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.98, 36,312.66 and 12,353.28 is: 18,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.98 : 36,312.66 = 12,353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.98/36,312.66 = 12,353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.98x = 36,312.66 × 12,353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.98x = 448,580,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,580,456.52/24,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.80

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