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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.78, 36,327.13 and 12,358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.78, 36,327.13 and 12,358.43 is: 18,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.78 : 36,327.13 = 12,358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.78/36,327.13 = 12,358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.78x = 36,327.13 × 12,358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.78x = 448,946,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,946,421.24/24,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.24

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