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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698.55, 37,020.65 and 12,200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698.55, 37,020.65 and 12,200.07 is: 18,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698.55 : 37,020.65 = 12,200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698.55/37,020.65 = 12,200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698.55x = 37,020.65 × 12,200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698.55x = 451,654,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,654,460.45/24,698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.68

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