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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.76, 36,247.14 and 11,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.76, 36,247.14 and 11,020.89 is: 16,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.76 : 36,247.14 = 11,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.76/36,247.14 = 11,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.76x = 36,247.14 × 11,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.76x = 399,475,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,475,742.75/24,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.34

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