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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.72, 36,239.96 and 11,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.72, 36,239.96 and 11,676.16 is: 17,518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.72 : 36,239.96 = 11,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.72/36,239.96 = 11,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.72x = 36,239.96 × 11,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.72x = 423,143,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,143,571.35/24,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,518.05

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