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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,817.93, 37,233 and 12,343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,817.93, 37,233 and 12,343.86 is: 18,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,817.93 : 37,233 = 12,343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,817.93/37,233 = 12,343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,817.93x = 37,233 × 12,343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,817.93x = 459,598,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,598,939.38/24,817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,518.83

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