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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.47, 37,254.67 and 12,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.47, 37,254.67 and 12,383.71 is: 18,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.47 : 37,254.67 = 12,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.47/37,254.67 = 12,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.47x = 37,254.67 × 12,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.47x = 461,350,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,350,905.33/24,854.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.09

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