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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541.83, 36,823.68 and 12,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541.83, 36,823.68 and 12,852.32 is: 19,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541.83 : 36,823.68 = 12,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541.83/36,823.68 = 12,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541.83x = 36,823.68 × 12,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541.83x = 473,269,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,269,534.82/24,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.20

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