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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,686.53, 37,010.67 and 12,197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,686.53, 37,010.67 and 12,197.95 is: 18,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,686.53 : 37,010.67 = 12,197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,686.53/37,010.67 = 12,197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,686.53x = 37,010.67 × 12,197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,686.53x = 451,454,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,454,302.13/24,686.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.48

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