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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.87, 36,418.89 and 12,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.87, 36,418.89 and 12,437.34 is: 18,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.87 : 36,418.89 = 12,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.87/36,418.89 = 12,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.87x = 36,418.89 × 12,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.87x = 452,954,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,954,117.35/24,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,657.85

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