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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.44, 36,967.57 and 12,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.44, 36,967.57 and 12,007.43 is: 17,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.44 : 36,967.57 = 12,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.44/36,967.57 = 12,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.44x = 36,967.57 × 12,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.44x = 443,885,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,885,509.05/24,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.90

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