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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,753.83, 37,136.21 and 12,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,753.83, 37,136.21 and 12,280.64 is: 18,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,753.83 : 37,136.21 = 12,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,753.83/37,136.21 = 12,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,753.83x = 37,136.21 × 12,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,753.83x = 456,056,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,056,178.89/24,753.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.66

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