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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,739.83, 37,099.62 and 12,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,739.83, 37,099.62 and 12,255.30 is: 18,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,739.83 : 37,099.62 = 12,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,739.83/37,099.62 = 12,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,739.83x = 37,099.62 × 12,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,739.83x = 454,666,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,666,972.99/24,739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.93

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