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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,704.60, 37,010.32 and 12,210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,704.60, 37,010.32 and 12,210.14 is: 18,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,704.60 : 37,010.32 = 12,210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,704.60/37,010.32 = 12,210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,704.60x = 37,010.32 × 12,210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,704.60x = 451,901,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,901,250.65/24,704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.19

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