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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,707.79, 37,015.25 and 12,213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,707.79, 37,015.25 and 12,213.27 is: 18,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,707.79 : 37,015.25 = 12,213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,707.79/37,015.25 = 12,213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,707.79x = 37,015.25 × 12,213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,707.79x = 452,077,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,077,181.30/24,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.95

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