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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.39, 36,453.16 and 12,441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.39, 36,453.16 and 12,441.67 is: 18,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.39 : 36,453.16 = 12,441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.39/36,453.16 = 12,441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.39x = 36,453.16 × 12,441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.39x = 453,538,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,538,351.64/24,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.97

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