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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.91, 36,545.24 and 12,513.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.91, 36,545.24 and 12,513.49 is: 18,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.91 : 36,545.24 = 12,513.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.91/36,545.24 = 12,513.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.91x = 36,545.24 × 12,513.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.91x = 457,308,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,308,249.99/24,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.68

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