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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.64, 36,997.02 and 12,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.64, 36,997.02 and 12,166.28 is: 18,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.64 : 36,997.02 = 12,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.64/36,997.02 = 12,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.64x = 36,997.02 × 12,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.64x = 450,116,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,116,104.49/24,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.79

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