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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.40, 36,423.30 and 12,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.40, 36,423.30 and 12,617.40 is: 18,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.40 : 36,423.30 = 12,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.40/36,423.30 = 12,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.40x = 36,423.30 × 12,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.40x = 459,567,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,567,345.42/24,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.72

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