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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.29, 36,947.68 and 12,143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.29, 36,947.68 and 12,143.82 is: 18,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.29 : 36,947.68 = 12,143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.29/36,947.68 = 12,143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.29x = 36,947.68 × 12,143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.29x = 448,686,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,686,083.53/24,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.06

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