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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,776.68, 37,171.14 and 12,302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,776.68, 37,171.14 and 12,302.56 is: 18,456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,776.68 : 37,171.14 = 12,302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,776.68/37,171.14 = 12,302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,776.68x = 37,171.14 × 12,302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,776.68x = 457,300,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,300,180.12/24,776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.88

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