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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,655.66, 36,955.74 and 12,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,655.66, 36,955.74 and 12,149.20 is: 18,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,655.66 : 36,955.74 = 12,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,655.66/36,955.74 = 12,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,655.66x = 36,955.74 × 12,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,655.66x = 448,982,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,982,676.41/24,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.13

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