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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.66, 37,009.86 and 12,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.66, 37,009.86 and 12,195.82 is: 18,288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.66 : 37,009.86 = 12,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.66/37,009.86 = 12,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.66x = 37,009.86 × 12,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.66x = 451,365,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,365,405.74/24,680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.22

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