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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.40, 37,047.90 and 12,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.40, 37,047.90 and 12,216.20 is: 18,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.40 : 37,047.90 = 12,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.40/37,047.90 = 12,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.40x = 37,047.90 × 12,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.40x = 452,584,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,584,555.98/24,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.84

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