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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.04, 37,049.97 and 12,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.04, 37,049.97 and 12,224.02 is: 18,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.04 : 37,049.97 = 12,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.04/37,049.97 = 12,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.04x = 37,049.97 × 12,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.04x = 452,899,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,899,574.28/24,708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.05

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