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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.04, 37,018.62 and 12,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.04, 37,018.62 and 12,215.52 is: 18,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.04 : 37,018.62 = 12,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.04/37,018.62 = 12,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.04x = 37,018.62 × 12,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.04x = 452,201,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,201,692.98/24,710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.32

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