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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,686.20, 37,053.60 and 12,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,686.20, 37,053.60 and 12,220.30 is: 18,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,686.20 : 37,053.60 = 12,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,686.20/37,053.60 = 12,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,686.20x = 37,053.60 × 12,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,686.20x = 452,806,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,806,108.08/24,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.48

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