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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.62, 36,083.71 and 11,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.62, 36,083.71 and 11,569.02 is: 17,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.62 : 36,083.71 = 11,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.62/36,083.71 = 11,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.62x = 36,083.71 × 11,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.62x = 417,453,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,453,162.66/24,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.27

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