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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,677.46, 36,998.91 and 12,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,677.46, 36,998.91 and 12,189.69 is: 18,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,677.46 : 36,998.91 = 12,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,677.46/36,998.91 = 12,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,677.46x = 36,998.91 × 12,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,677.46x = 451,005,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,005,243.24/24,677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.00

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