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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.76, 36,317.66 and 12,384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.76, 36,317.66 and 12,384.90 is: 18,542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.76 : 36,317.66 = 12,384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.76/36,317.66 = 12,384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.76x = 36,317.66 × 12,384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.76x = 449,790,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,790,343.82/24,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.89

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