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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,815.16, 37,228.88 and 12,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,815.16, 37,228.88 and 12,341.12 is: 18,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,815.16 : 37,228.88 = 12,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,815.16/37,228.88 = 12,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,815.16x = 37,228.88 × 12,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,815.16x = 459,446,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,446,075.55/24,815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.73

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