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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.98, 36,041.49 and 11,551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.98, 36,041.49 and 11,551.43 is: 17,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.98 : 36,041.49 = 11,551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.98/36,041.49 = 11,551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.98x = 36,041.49 × 11,551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.98x = 416,330,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,330,838.93/24,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.43

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