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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.20, 36,475.67 and 12,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.20, 36,475.67 and 12,462.09 is: 18,696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.20 : 36,475.67 = 12,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.20/36,475.67 = 12,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.20x = 36,475.67 × 12,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.20x = 454,563,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,563,082.35/24,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.14

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