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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.91, 36,072.47 and 11,394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.91, 36,072.47 and 11,394.70 is: 17,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.91 : 36,072.47 = 11,394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.91/36,072.47 = 11,394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.91x = 36,072.47 × 11,394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.91x = 411,034,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,034,973.91/24,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.34

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