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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.47, 36,332.66 and 12,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.47, 36,332.66 and 12,362.13 is: 18,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.47 : 36,332.66 = 12,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.47/36,332.66 = 12,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.47x = 36,332.66 × 12,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.47x = 449,149,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,149,066.17/24,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.79

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