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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.54, 36,946.85 and 12,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.54, 36,946.85 and 12,136.76 is: 18,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.54 : 36,946.85 = 12,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.54/36,946.85 = 12,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.54x = 36,946.85 × 12,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.54x = 448,415,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,415,035.36/24,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.83

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