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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.17, 36,947.79 and 12,137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.17, 36,947.79 and 12,137.38 is: 18,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.17 : 36,947.79 = 12,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.17/36,947.79 = 12,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.17x = 36,947.79 × 12,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.17x = 448,449,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,449,367.39/24,624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.76

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