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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.08, 36,987.84 and 12,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.08, 36,987.84 and 12,174.84 is: 18,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.08 : 36,987.84 = 12,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.08/36,987.84 = 12,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.08x = 36,987.84 × 12,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.08x = 450,321,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,321,033.95/24,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.73

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