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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.64, 36,995.52 and 12,165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.64, 36,995.52 and 12,165.28 is: 18,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.64 : 36,995.52 = 12,165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.64/36,995.52 = 12,165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.64x = 36,995.52 × 12,165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.64x = 450,060,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,060,859.55/24,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.29

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