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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,783.36, 37,146.96 and 12,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,783.36, 37,146.96 and 12,312.08 is: 18,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,783.36 : 37,146.96 = 12,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,783.36/37,146.96 = 12,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,783.36x = 37,146.96 × 12,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,783.36x = 457,356,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,356,343.28/24,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.17

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