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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.68, 36,953.51 and 12,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.68, 36,953.51 and 12,137.20 is: 18,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.68 : 36,953.51 = 12,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.68/36,953.51 = 12,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.68x = 36,953.51 × 12,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.68x = 448,511,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,511,956.80/24,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.14

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