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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.80, 36,358.52 and 12,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.80, 36,358.52 and 12,553.14 is: 18,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.80 : 36,358.52 = 12,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.80/36,358.52 = 12,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.80x = 36,358.52 × 12,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.80x = 456,413,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,413,591.75/24,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.65

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