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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.52, 36,991.65 and 12,023.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.52, 36,991.65 and 12,023.51 is: 18,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.52 : 36,991.65 = 12,023.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.52/36,991.65 = 12,023.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.52x = 36,991.65 × 12,023.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.52x = 444,769,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,769,566.17/24,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.00

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