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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,686.07, 36,982.62 and 12,191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,686.07, 36,982.62 and 12,191.49 is: 18,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,686.07 : 36,982.62 = 12,191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,686.07/36,982.62 = 12,191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,686.07x = 36,982.62 × 12,191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,686.07x = 450,873,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,873,241.90/24,686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.28

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