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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.13, 36,551.91 and 12,508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.13, 36,551.91 and 12,508.43 is: 18,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.13 : 36,551.91 = 12,508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.13/36,551.91 = 12,508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.13x = 36,551.91 × 12,508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.13x = 457,206,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,206,801.39/24,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.50

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