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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.62, 36,233.96 and 11,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.62, 36,233.96 and 11,015.75 is: 16,521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.62 : 36,233.96 = 11,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.62/36,233.96 = 11,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.62x = 36,233.96 × 11,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.62x = 399,144,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,144,244.87/24,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.13

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