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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.21, 36,226.94 and 10,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.21, 36,226.94 and 10,994.38 is: 16,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.21 : 36,226.94 = 10,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.21/36,226.94 = 10,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.21x = 36,226.94 × 10,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.21x = 398,292,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,292,744.60/24,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,491.63

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