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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.47, 36,370.79 and 12,403.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.47, 36,370.79 and 12,403.37 is: 18,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.47 : 36,370.79 = 12,403.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.47/36,370.79 = 12,403.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.47x = 36,370.79 × 12,403.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.47x = 451,120,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,120,121.69/24,244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.13

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