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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,225.72, 36,355.02 and 12,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,225.72, 36,355.02 and 12,547.14 is: 18,829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,225.72 : 36,355.02 = 12,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,225.72/36,355.02 = 12,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,225.72x = 36,355.02 × 12,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,225.72x = 456,151,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,151,525.64/24,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.22

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