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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.26, 36,316.91 and 12,384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.26, 36,316.91 and 12,384.39 is: 18,542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.26 : 36,316.91 = 12,384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.26/36,316.91 = 12,384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.26x = 36,316.91 × 12,384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.26x = 449,762,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,762,874.52/24,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.14

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