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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.01, 36,322.52 and 12,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.01, 36,322.52 and 12,388.16 is: 18,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.01 : 36,322.52 = 12,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.01/36,322.52 = 12,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.01x = 36,322.52 × 12,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.01x = 449,968,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,968,945.81/24,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.76

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