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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.98, 36,285.17 and 12,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.98, 36,285.17 and 12,533.40 is: 18,783.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.98 : 36,285.17 = 12,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.98/36,285.17 = 12,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.98x = 36,285.17 × 12,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.98x = 454,776,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,776,487.01/24,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.12

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