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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.80, 37,031.10 and 12,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.80, 37,031.10 and 12,209.80 is: 18,317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.80 : 37,031.10 = 12,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.80/37,031.10 = 12,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.80x = 37,031.10 × 12,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.80x = 452,142,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,142,324.78/24,683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.37

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