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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,215.76, 36,304.20 and 12,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,215.76, 36,304.20 and 12,522.60 is: 18,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,215.76 : 36,304.20 = 12,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,215.76/36,304.20 = 12,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,215.76x = 36,304.20 × 12,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,215.76x = 454,622,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,622,974.92/24,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.85

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