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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.94, 36,293.49 and 12,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.94, 36,293.49 and 12,364.38 is: 18,537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.94 : 36,293.49 = 12,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.94/36,293.49 = 12,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.94x = 36,293.49 × 12,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.94x = 448,746,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,746,501.89/24,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.93

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