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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.15, 36,404.30 and 12,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.15, 36,404.30 and 12,427.62 is: 18,643.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.15 : 36,404.30 = 12,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.15/36,404.30 = 12,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.15x = 36,404.30 × 12,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.15x = 452,418,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,418,806.77/24,267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.26

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