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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.07, 36,498.81 and 12,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.07, 36,498.81 and 12,507.36 is: 18,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.07 : 36,498.81 = 12,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.07/36,498.81 = 12,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.07x = 36,498.81 × 12,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.07x = 456,503,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,503,756.24/24,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.45

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