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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.16, 37,007.61 and 12,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.16, 37,007.61 and 12,194.32 is: 18,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.16 : 37,007.61 = 12,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.16/37,007.61 = 12,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.16x = 37,007.61 × 12,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.16x = 451,282,453.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,282,453.74/24,679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.97

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