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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.26, 36,023.84 and 11,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.26, 36,023.84 and 11,695.26 is: 17,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.26 : 36,023.84 = 11,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.26/36,023.84 = 11,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.26x = 36,023.84 × 11,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.26x = 421,308,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,308,175.00/24,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,549.20

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