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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.40, 36,995.10 and 10,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.40, 36,995.10 and 10,812.40 is: 16,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.40 : 36,995.10 = 10,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.40/36,995.10 = 10,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.40x = 36,995.10 × 10,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.40x = 400,005,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,005,819.24/24,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,218.60

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