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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.23, 36,195.70 and 11,486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.23, 36,195.70 and 11,486.29 is: 17,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.23 : 36,195.70 = 11,486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.23/36,195.70 = 11,486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.23x = 36,195.70 × 11,486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.23x = 415,754,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,754,306.95/24,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,235.32

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