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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.51, 36,962.25 and 12,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.51, 36,962.25 and 12,161.83 is: 18,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.51 : 36,962.25 = 12,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.51/36,962.25 = 12,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.51x = 36,962.25 × 12,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.51x = 449,528,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,528,600.92/24,658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.16

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