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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,684.03, 37,006.92 and 12,195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,684.03, 37,006.92 and 12,195.45 is: 18,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,684.03 : 37,006.92 = 12,195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,684.03/37,006.92 = 12,195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,684.03x = 37,006.92 × 12,195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,684.03x = 451,316,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,316,042.51/24,684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.73

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