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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.16, 36,364.68 and 12,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.16, 36,364.68 and 12,546.72 is: 18,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.16 : 36,364.68 = 12,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.16/36,364.68 = 12,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.16x = 36,364.68 × 12,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.16x = 456,257,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,257,457.85/24,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.15

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