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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.16, 36,960.99 and 12,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.16, 36,960.99 and 12,152.71 is: 18,215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.16 : 36,960.99 = 12,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.16/36,960.99 = 12,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.16x = 36,960.99 × 12,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.16x = 449,176,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,176,192.78/24,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.39

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