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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.60, 37,337.08 and 12,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.60, 37,337.08 and 12,235.24 is: 18,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.60 : 37,337.08 = 12,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.60/37,337.08 = 12,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.60x = 37,337.08 × 12,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.60x = 456,828,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,828,134.70/24,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.33

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