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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.76, 36,218.66 and 11,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.76, 36,218.66 and 11,663.02 is: 17,490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.76 : 36,218.66 = 11,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.76/36,218.66 = 11,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.76x = 36,218.66 × 11,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.76x = 422,418,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,418,955.95/24,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,490.92

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