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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.88, 37,235.50 and 12,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.88, 37,235.50 and 12,197.52 is: 18,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.88 : 37,235.50 = 12,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.88/37,235.50 = 12,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.88x = 37,235.50 × 12,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.88x = 454,180,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,180,755.96/24,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.66

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