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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.64, 36,250.91 and 11,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.64, 36,250.91 and 11,672.66 is: 17,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.64 : 36,250.91 = 11,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.64/36,250.91 = 11,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.64x = 36,250.91 × 11,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.64x = 423,144,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,144,547.12/24,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,514.52

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