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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.70, 37,274.67 and 12,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.70, 37,274.67 and 12,371.70 is: 18,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.70 : 37,274.67 = 12,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.70/37,274.67 = 12,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.70x = 37,274.67 × 12,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.70x = 461,151,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,151,034.84/24,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.60

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