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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.62, 37,316.34 and 12,390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.62, 37,316.34 and 12,390.53 is: 18,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.62 : 37,316.34 = 12,390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.62/37,316.34 = 12,390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.62x = 37,316.34 × 12,390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.62x = 462,368,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,368,981.73/24,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.23

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