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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.62, 36,409.14 and 12,605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.62, 36,409.14 and 12,605.22 is: 18,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.62 : 36,409.14 = 12,605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.62/36,409.14 = 12,605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.62x = 36,409.14 × 12,605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.62x = 458,945,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,945,219.71/24,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.73

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