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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.67, 36,408.15 and 12,447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.67, 36,408.15 and 12,447.05 is: 18,658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.67 : 36,408.15 = 12,447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.67/36,408.15 = 12,447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.67x = 36,408.15 × 12,447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.67x = 453,173,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,173,881.42/24,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.60

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