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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,846.60, 37,281.85 and 12,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,846.60, 37,281.85 and 12,367.71 is: 18,557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,846.60 : 37,281.85 = 12,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,846.60/37,281.85 = 12,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,846.60x = 37,281.85 × 12,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,846.60x = 461,091,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,091,109.06/24,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.51

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