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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.15, 36,078.84 and 11,398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.15, 36,078.84 and 11,398.95 is: 17,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.15 : 36,078.84 = 11,398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.15/36,078.84 = 11,398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.15x = 36,078.84 × 11,398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.15x = 411,260,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,260,893.22/24,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.72

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