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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.67, 36,947.04 and 12,136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.67, 36,947.04 and 12,136.89 is: 18,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.67 : 36,947.04 = 12,136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.67/36,947.04 = 12,136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.67x = 36,947.04 × 12,136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.67x = 448,422,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,422,160.31/24,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.02

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