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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.83, 35,991.27 and 11,351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.83, 35,991.27 and 11,351.11 is: 17,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.83 : 35,991.27 = 11,351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.83/35,991.27 = 11,351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.83x = 35,991.27 × 11,351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.83x = 408,540,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,540,864.81/24,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.40

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