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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.76, 37,070.88 and 12,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.76, 37,070.88 and 12,224.96 is: 18,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.76 : 37,070.88 = 12,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.76/37,070.88 = 12,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.76x = 37,070.88 × 12,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.76x = 453,190,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,190,025.16/24,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.59

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