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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.91, 36,395.81 and 12,567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.91, 36,395.81 and 12,567.47 is: 18,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.91 : 36,395.81 = 12,567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.91/36,395.81 = 12,567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.91x = 36,395.81 × 12,567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.91x = 457,403,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,403,187.46/24,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.28

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