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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.65, 37,326.87 and 12,423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.65, 37,326.87 and 12,423.49 is: 18,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.65 : 37,326.87 = 12,423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.65/37,326.87 = 12,423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.65x = 37,326.87 × 12,423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.65x = 463,729,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,729,996.18/24,899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.96

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