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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.94, 37,417.59 and 12,323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.94, 37,417.59 and 12,323.65 is: 18,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.94 : 37,417.59 = 12,323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.94/37,417.59 = 12,323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.94x = 37,417.59 × 12,323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.94x = 461,121,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,121,283.00/24,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.28

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