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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.03, 36,404.51 and 12,576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.03, 36,404.51 and 12,576.51 is: 18,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.03 : 36,404.51 = 12,576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.03/36,404.51 = 12,576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.03x = 36,404.51 × 12,576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.03x = 457,841,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,841,621.18/24,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.60

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