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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.84, 37,111.68 and 12,885.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.84, 37,111.68 and 12,885.23 is: 19,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.84 : 37,111.68 = 12,885.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.84/37,111.68 = 12,885.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.84x = 37,111.68 × 12,885.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.84x = 478,192,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,192,532.49/24,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.22

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