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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.16, 36,977.49 and 12,163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.16, 36,977.49 and 12,163.71 is: 18,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.16 : 36,977.49 = 12,163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.16/36,977.49 = 12,163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.16x = 36,977.49 × 12,163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.16x = 449,783,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,783,464.89/24,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.89

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