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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.30, 36,473.97 and 12,458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.30, 36,473.97 and 12,458.01 is: 18,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.30 : 36,473.97 = 12,458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.30/36,473.97 = 12,458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.30x = 36,473.97 × 12,458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.30x = 454,393,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,393,083.00/24,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.32

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