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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698.54, 37,001.36 and 12,204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698.54, 37,001.36 and 12,204.02 is: 18,283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698.54 : 37,001.36 = 12,204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698.54/37,001.36 = 12,204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698.54x = 37,001.36 × 12,204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698.54x = 451,565,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,565,337.47/24,698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.08

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