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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,813.76, 37,215.69 and 12,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,813.76, 37,215.69 and 12,158.08 is: 18,234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,813.76 : 37,215.69 = 12,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,813.76/37,215.69 = 12,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,813.76x = 37,215.69 × 12,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,813.76x = 452,471,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,471,336.28/24,813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.69

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