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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.15, 37,144.86 and 12,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.15, 37,144.86 and 12,285.06 is: 18,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.15 : 37,144.86 = 12,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.15/37,144.86 = 12,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.15x = 37,144.86 × 12,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.15x = 456,326,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,326,833.79/24,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.63

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