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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.80, 37,069.40 and 12,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.80, 37,069.40 and 12,237.20 is: 18,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.80 : 37,069.40 = 12,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.80/37,069.40 = 12,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.80x = 37,069.40 × 12,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.80x = 453,625,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,625,661.68/24,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.38

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