1. Let's analyze the problem: We want to determine the value of $x$ and check if it could be 36 or 24, given the statement that $x$ is clearly larger than 12. 2. Since $x$ is larger than 12, both 24 and 36 satisfy this condition because $24 > 12$ and $36 > 12$. 3. Without additional information or an equation involving $x$, we cannot definitively conclude whether $x$ is 24, 36, or another number greater than 12. 4. If you have an equation or more context, please provide it so we can solve for $x$ precisely.