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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.16, 36,972.99 and 12,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.16, 36,972.99 and 12,160.71 is: 18,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.16 : 36,972.99 = 12,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.16/36,972.99 = 12,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.16x = 36,972.99 × 12,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.16x = 449,617,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,617,809.22/24,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.39

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