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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.14, 36,571.44 and 12,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.14, 36,571.44 and 12,521.44 is: 18,792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.14 : 36,571.44 = 12,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.14/36,571.44 = 12,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.14x = 36,571.44 × 12,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.14x = 457,927,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,927,091.67/24,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.04

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