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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.97, 36,005.83 and 11,526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.97, 36,005.83 and 11,526.46 is: 17,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.97 : 36,005.83 = 11,526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.97/36,005.83 = 11,526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.97x = 36,005.83 × 11,526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.97x = 415,019,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,019,759.26/24,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.31

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