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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.67, 37,359.74 and 12,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.67, 37,359.74 and 12,427.84 is: 18,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.67 : 37,359.74 = 12,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.67/37,359.74 = 12,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.67x = 37,359.74 × 12,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.67x = 464,300,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,300,808.83/24,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.12

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