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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.58, 36,306.99 and 11,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.58, 36,306.99 and 11,855.22 is: 17,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.58 : 36,306.99 = 11,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.58/36,306.99 = 11,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.58x = 36,306.99 × 11,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.58x = 430,427,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,427,353.99/24,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,816.75

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