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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,843.78, 37,260.68 and 12,188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,843.78, 37,260.68 and 12,188.14 is: 18,279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,843.78 : 37,260.68 = 12,188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,843.78/37,260.68 = 12,188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,843.78x = 37,260.68 × 12,188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,843.78x = 454,138,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,138,230.24/24,843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.76

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