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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.48, 36,016.93 and 11,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.48, 36,016.93 and 11,365.88 is: 17,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.48 : 36,016.93 = 11,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.48/36,016.93 = 11,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.48x = 36,016.93 × 11,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.48x = 409,363,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,363,938.47/24,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.23

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