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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,891.98, 37,322.62 and 12,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,891.98, 37,322.62 and 12,225.63 is: 18,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,891.98 : 37,322.62 = 12,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,891.98/37,322.62 = 12,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,891.98x = 37,322.62 × 12,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,891.98x = 456,292,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,292,512.19/24,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.90

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