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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.28, 36,250.48 and 11,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.28, 36,250.48 and 11,844 is: 17,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.28 : 36,250.48 = 11,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.28/36,250.48 = 11,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.28x = 36,250.48 × 11,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.28x = 429,350,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,350,685.12/24,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,767.25

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