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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,703.56, 37,045.89 and 12,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,703.56, 37,045.89 and 12,219.30 is: 18,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,703.56 : 37,045.89 = 12,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,703.56/37,045.89 = 12,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,703.56x = 37,045.89 × 12,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,703.56x = 452,674,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,674,843.68/24,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.28

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