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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.72, 37,122.56 and 12,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.72, 37,122.56 and 12,271.56 is: 18,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.72 : 37,122.56 = 12,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.72/37,122.56 = 12,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.72x = 37,122.56 × 12,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.72x = 455,551,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,551,722.39/24,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.06

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