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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.63, 37,289.99 and 12,383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.63, 37,289.99 and 12,383.84 is: 18,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.63 : 37,289.99 = 12,383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.63/37,289.99 = 12,383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.63x = 37,289.99 × 12,383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.63x = 461,793,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,793,269.76/24,875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.08

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