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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.79, 37,016.74 and 12,214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.79, 37,016.74 and 12,214.27 is: 18,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.79 : 37,016.74 = 12,214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.79/37,016.74 = 12,214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.79x = 37,016.74 × 12,214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.79x = 452,132,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,132,456.88/24,708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.45

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